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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 520 - Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs |
§ 520.23 - Acepromazine.
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§ 520.23 Acepromazine.
(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains 5, 10 , or 25 milligrams (mg) acepromazine maleate.
(b) Sponsors. See NoNos. 000010 and 086117 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use —
(1) Dogs —
(i) Amount. 0.25 to 1.0 mg per pound (/lb) body weight orally.
(ii) Indications for use. As an aid in tranquilization and as a preanesthetic agent.
(iii) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
(2) Cats —
(i) Amount. 0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight orally.
(ii) Indications for use. As a tranquilizer.
(iii) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[75 FR 10165, Mar. 5, 2010, as amended at 88 FR 84699, Dec. 6, 2023]