§520.1408. Methylprednisolone.
21 C.F.R. § 520.1408
Specifications. Each tablet contains 1, 2, or 4 milligrams (mg) of methylprednisolone.
Sponsors. See Nos. 054771 and 069043 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
Conditions of use in dogs and cats—
Amount. 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. As an anti-inflammatory agent.
Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[78 FR 28824, May 20, 2014, as amended at 83 FR 48946, Sept. 28, 2018; 89 FR 14410, Feb. 27, 2024]
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.
Source
Source: 40 FR 13838, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[78 FR 28824, May 20, 2014, as amended at 83 FR 48946, Sept. 28, 2018; 89 FR 14410, Feb. 27, 2024]