§522.23. Acepromazine.
21 C.F.R. § 522.23
Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 10 milligrams (mg) acepromazine maleate.
Sponsors. See Nos. 000010 and 058198 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
Conditions of use in dogs, cats, and horses—
Amount. Dogs: 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (/lb) of body weight; Cats: 0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb of body weight; Horses: 2.0 to 4.0 mg per 100 lbs of body weight.
Indications for use. For use as a tranquilizer and as a preanesthetic agent.
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, and revision history
Amendments
[75 FR 10167, Mar. 5, 2010; 78 FR 17597, Mar. 22, 2013; 79 FR 16182, Mar. 25, 2014; 86 FR 14819, Mar. 19, 2021]
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.
Source
Source: 40 FR 13858, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[75 FR 10167, Mar. 5, 2010; 78 FR 17597, Mar. 22, 2013; 79 FR 16182, Mar. 25, 2014; 86 FR 14819, Mar. 19, 2021]