§520.23. Acepromazine.

21 C.F.R. § 520.23

(a)

Specifications. Each tablet contains 10 or 25 milligrams (mg) acepromazine maleate.

(b)

Sponsors. See Nos. 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.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[75 FR 10165, Mar. 5, 2010, as amended at 88 FR 84699, Dec. 6, 2023]

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.

Source: 40 FR 13838, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

[75 FR 10165, Mar. 5, 2010, as amended at 88 FR 84699, Dec. 6, 2023]