21 CFR §522.883
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- (a)Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 1 milligram of etorphine hydrochloride.
- (b)Sponsor. See No. 053923 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
- (c)Special considerations. Distribution is restricted to veterinarians engaged in zoo and exotic animal practice, wildlife management programs, and researchers.
- (d)Conditions of use—(1) Amount. Administered intramuscularly by hand syringe or syringe dart at a suitable dosage level depending upon the species.
- (2)Indications for use. For the immobilization of wild and exotic animals.
- (3)Limitations. Do not use in domestic food-producing animals. Do not use 30 days before, or during, the hunting season in free-ranging wild animals that might be used for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.