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520.1696c—Penicillin V potassium for oral solution.

(a) Specifications. When reconstituted, each milliliter contains 25 milligrams (40,000 units) of penicillin V.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 050604 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council (NAS/NRC) status. The conditions of use were NAS/NRC reviewed and found effective. Applications for these uses need not include effectiveness data as specified by § 514.111 of this chapter, but may require bioequivalency and safety information.

(d) Conditions of use. Dogs and cats— (1) Amount. 10 to 15 milligrams per pound of body weight every 6 to 8 hours.

(2) Indications for use. Treatment of respiratory, urogenital, skin, and soft tissue infections and septicemia caused by pathogens susceptible to penicillin V potassium.

(3) Limitations. Administer orally 1 to 2 hours prior to feeding for maximum absorption. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Code of Federal Regulations

[57 FR 37326, Aug. 18, 1992; 57 FR 42623, Sept. 15, 1992]

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