21 CFR § 558.485 - Pyrantel.
(a) Specifications. Type A medicated articles containing 48 or 80 grams per pound pyrantel tartrate.
(b) Sponsors. See sponsors in § 510.600(c) of this chapter for use as follows:
(1) No. 066104: 48 and 80 grams per pound for use as in paragraph (e)(1) of this section.
(2) Nos. 017135 and 054771: 48 grams per pound for use as in paragraph (e)(2) of this section.
(c) Related tolerances. See § 556.560 of this chapter.
(d) Special considerations.
(1) See § 500.25 of this chapter. Consult a veterinarian before using in severely debilitated animals.
(2) Do not mix in Type B or Type C medicated feeds containing bentonite.
(e) Conditions of use—(1) Swine—
| Pyrantel
grams/ton |
Indications for use | Limitations | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) 96 | Swine: As an aid in the prevention of migration and establishment of large roundworm ( |
Feed continuously as the sole ration in a Type C feed. Withdraw 24 hours prior to slaughter | 066104 |
| (ii) 96 | Swine: For the removal and control of large roundworm ( |
Feed for 3 days as the sole ration in a Type C feed. Withdraw 24 hours prior to slaughter | 066104 |
| (iii) 800 | Swine: For the removal and control of large roundworm ( |
Feed as the sole ration for a single therapeutic treatment in Type C feed at a rate of 1 lb of feed per 40 lb of body weight for animals up to 200 lb, and 5 lb of feed per head for animals 200 lb or over. Withdraw 24 hours prior to slaughter | 066104 |
(2) Horses—
| Pyrantel tartrate
g/ton |
Indications for use | Limitation | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) 120 to 1,200 to provide 1.2 mg/lb body weight | For prevention of |
Feed continuously as the horse's daily grain ration during the time that the animal is at risk of exposure to internal parasites. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Consult your veterinarian before using in severely debilitated animals and for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism | 017135
054771 |
(ii) Top dress medicated feed—(A) Proprietary Formulas. The following feed can be manufactured only per an approved proprietary formula and specifications:
| Pyrantel tartrate amount | Indications for use | Limitations | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ( |
Prevention of |
Feed continuously as a top dress during the time that the animal is at risk of exposure to internal parasites. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Consult your veterinarian before using in severely debilitated animals and for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism | 017135
054771 |
| ( |
(B) [Reserved]
(3) Pyrantel may also be used in combination with:
(i) Carbadox as in § 558.115.
(ii) Lincomycin as in § 558.325.
(iii) Tylosin as in § 558.625.