Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Nov 19, 2024
§ 558.254 - Famphur.

(a) Specifications. Type A medicated articles containing 13.2 or 33.3 percent famphur.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000061 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Related tolerances. See § 556.273 of this chapter.

(d) Special considerations. Famphur is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Do not use this product in animals simultaneously or within a few days before or after treatment with or exposure to cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs, pesticides, or chemicals.

(e) Conditions of use. It is used in cattle feed as follows:

Famphur amount Indications for use Limitations Sponsor
(1) To provide 1.1 milligrams per pound (mg/lb) body weight per dayBeef cattle and nonlactating dairy cattle: For control of grubs and as an aid in control of sucking liceFeed for 30 days. Withdraw from dry dairy cows and heifers 21 days prior to freshening. Withdraw 4 days prior to slaughter000061
(2) To provide 2.3 mg/lb body weight per dayBeef cattle and nonlactating dairy cattle: For control of grubsFeed for 10 days. Withdraw from dry dairy cows and heifers 21 days prior to freshening. Withdraw 4 days prior to slaughter000061
[84 FR 39185, Aug. 9, 2019, as amended at 87 FR 17947, Mar. 29, 2022]
source: 40 FR 13959, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 21 CFR 558.254