Title 21

SECTION 520.1408

520.1408 Methylprednisolone.

§ 520.1408 Methylprednisolone.

(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains 1, 2, or 4 milligrams (mg) of methylprednisolone.

(b) Sponsors. See sponsors in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(1) No. 069043 for use of 1- and 2-mg tablets.

(2) No. 054771 for use of 1- and 4-mg tablets.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs and cats - (1) 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.

(2) Indications for use. As an anti-inflammatory agent.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[78 FR 28824, May 20, 2014, as amended at 83 FR 48946, Sept. 28, 2018]

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