§ 522.1890 - Prednisone suspension.

§ 522.1890 Sterile prednisone Prednisone suspension.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of suspension contains 10 to 40 milligrams (mg) of prednisone.

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

(c) Conditions of use -

(1) Amount -

(i) Horses. Administer 100 to 400 mg by intramuscular injection, repeating if necessary.

(ii) Dogs and cats. Administer 0.25 to 1.0 mg per pound of body weight by intramuscular injection for 3 to 5 days or until a response is noted. Treatment may be continued with an orally administered dose.

(2) Indications for use. It is used for conditions requiring an anti-inflammatory agent.

(3) Limitations. 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.

[79 FR 16194, Mar. 25, 2014]