---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 520.766"
title: "21"
number: "520.766"
heading: "Domperidone."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/520.766"
---

# §520.766. Domperidone.

- (a) **Specifications.** Each milliliter of gel contains 110 milligrams (mg) domperidone.
- (b) **Sponsor.** See No. 043264 in [§ 510.600](/cfr/21/510.600.md) of this chapter.
- (c) **Conditions of use in horses—**
  - (1) **Amount.** Administer 0.5 mg per pound (mg/lb) (1.1 mg/kilogram (kg)) by mouth once daily starting 10 to 15 days prior to the expected foaling date. Treatment may be continued for up to 5 days after foaling if mares are not producing adequate milk.
  - (2) **Indications for use.** For prevention of fescue toxicosis in periparturient mares.
  - (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.

## Notes

### Amendments

[75 FR 67031, Nov. 1, 2010]

### Authority

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

### Source

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

### Amendments

[75 FR 67031, Nov. 1, 2010]