Title 21

SECTION 522.2690

522.2690 Zinc gluconate.

§ 522.2690 Zinc gluconate.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 13.1 milligrams zinc as zinc gluconate neutralized to pH 7.0 with L-arginine.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 076175 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs - (1) Amount. The volume injected into each testicle is based on testicular width as determined by measuring each testicle at its widest point using a metric scale (millimeter) caliper.

(2) Indications for use. Intratesticular injection for chemical sterilization of 3- to 10-month-old male dogs.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[68 FR 26995, May 19, 2003, as amended at 76 FR 79064, Dec. 21, 2011]

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