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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
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Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter E - Animal Drugs, Feeds, and Related Products |
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Part 522 - Implantation or Injectable Dosage Form New Animal Drugs |
§ 522.1883 - Prednisolone sodium phosphate.
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§ 522.1883 Prednisolone sodium phosphate.
(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 20 milligrams (mg) prednisolone sodium phosphate (equivalent to 14.88 mg of prednisolone).
(b) Sponsor. See No. 061623 061133 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use in dogs -
(1) Amount. Administer intravenously in a dosage of 21⁄2 to 5 mg per pound of body weight, initially for shock and shock-like states, followed by equal maintenance doses at 1-, 3-, 6-, or 10-hour intervals as determined by the condition of the animal.
(2) Indications for use. Administer when a rapid adrenal glucocorticoid and/or anti-inflammatory effect is necessary.
(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[68 FR 59881, Oct. 20, 2003, as amended at 84 FR 8974, Mar. 13, 2019]