520.90c—Ampicillin trihydrate capsules.
(a) Specifications.
Each capsule contains ampicillin trihydrate equivalent to 125, 250, or 500 milligrams of ampicillin.
(c) Conditions of use—
(1) Dogs—
5 to 10 milligrams per pound of body weight two or three times daily. In severe or acute conditions, 10 milligrams per pound of body weight, three times daily. Administer 1 to 2 hours prior to feeding.
(ii) Indications for use.
Treatment against strains of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms sensitive to ampicillin and associated with respiratory tract infections (tracheobronchitis and tonsillitis); urinary tract infections (cystitis); bacterial gastroenteritis; generalized infections (septicemia) associated with abscesses, lacerations, and wounds; and bacterial dermatitis.
(iii) Limitations.
The drug may be given as an emergency measure; however, in vitro sensitivity tests on samples collected prior to treatment should be made. Ampicillin is contraindicated for use in infections caused by penicillinase-producing organisms and for use in animals known to be allergic to any of the penicillins. Not for use in animals raised for food production. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
(2) Cats—
(i) Amount.
10 to 30 milligrams per pound of body weight or three times daily. Administer 1 to 2 hours prior to feeding.
(ii) Indications for use.
Treatment against strains of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms sensitive to ampicillin and associated with respiratory tract infections (bacterial pneumonia); urinary tract infections (cystitis); and generalized infections (septicemia) associated with abscesses, lacerations, and wounds.
(iii) Limitations.
The drug may be given as an emergency measure; however, in vitro sensitivity tests on samples collected prior to treatment should be made. Ampicillin is contraindicated for use in infections caused by penicillinase-producing organisms and for use in animals known to be allergic to any of the penicillins. Not for use in animals raised for food production. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.