21 CFR § 522.56Chapter I

§ 522.56 Amikacin.

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Specifications.(a) Each milliliter of solution contains 50 milligrams (mg) of amikacin as amikacin sulfate.

Sponsor.(b) See No. 069043 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

Conditions of use in dogsAmount.(c) —(1) 5 mg/pound (lb) of body weight twice daily by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.

Indications for use.Escherichia coliProteusPseudomonasE. coli.(2) For treatment of genitourinary tract infections (cystitis) caused by susceptible strains of and spp. and skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible strains of spp. and

Limitations.(3) Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[76 FR 17338, Mar. 29, 2011, as amended at 78 FR 17597, Mar. 22, 2013; 79 FR 16183, Mar. 25, 2014; 81 FR 17608, Mar. 30, 2016]

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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