§ 522.23 Acepromazine.
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Specifications.(a) Each milliliter of solution contains 10 milligrams (mg) acepromazine maleate.
Sponsors.(b) See Nos. 000010 and 058198 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
Conditions of use in dogs, cats, and horsesAmount.(c) —(1) Dogs: 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (/lb) of body weight; Cats: 0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb of body weight; Horses: 2.0 to 4.0 mg per 100 lbs of body weight.
Indications for use.(2) For use as a tranquilizer and as a preanesthetic agent.
Limitations.(3) Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[75 FR 10167, Mar. 5, 2010; 78 FR 17597, Mar. 22, 2013; 79 FR 16182, Mar. 25, 2014; 86 FR 14819, Mar. 19, 2021]
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