CFR

520.90e—Ampicillin trihydrate soluble powder.

(a) Specifications. Each gram contains ampicillin trihydrate equivalent to 88.2 milligrams of ampicillin.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 055529 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use. Swine— (1) Amount. 5 milligrams of ampicillin per pound of body weight twice daily, orally by gavage or in drinking water for up to 5 days.

(2) Indications for use. Oral treatment of porcine colibacillosis (Escherichia coli) and salmonellosis (Salmonella spp.) infections in swine up to 75 pounds of body weight, and bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and Salmonella spp.

(3) Limitations. For use in swine only. Not for use in other animals which are raised for food production. Treated swine must not be slaughtered for food during treatment and for 24 hours following the last treatment. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Code of Federal Regulations

[57 FR 37322, Aug. 18, 1992, as amended at 58 FR 61016, Nov. 19, 1993]

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