§ 520.1408 Methylprednisolone.
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Specifications.(a) Each tablet contains 1, 2, or 4 milligrams (mg) of methylprednisolone.
Sponsors.(b) See Nos. 054771 and 069043 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
Conditions of use in dogs and catsAmount.(c) —(1) 5 to 15 pounds (lbs): 2 mg; 15 to 40 lbs: 2 to 4 mg; 40 to 80 lbs: 4 to 8 mg. Administer total daily dose orally in equally divided doses 6 to 10 hours apart until response is noted or 7 days have elapsed.
Indications for use.(2) As an anti-inflammatory agent.
Limitations.(3) Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[78 FR 28824, May 20, 2014, as amended at 83 FR 48946, Sept. 28, 2018; 89 FR 14410, Feb. 27, 2024]
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