Title 21

SECTION 520.1409

520.1409 Methylprednisolone and aspirin.

§ 520.1409 Methylprednisolone and aspirin.

(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains 0.5 milligram of methylprednisolone and 300 milligrams of aspirin.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 054771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs - (1) Amount. Under 15 pounds, 1/4 to 1 tablet daily; 15 to 60 pounds, 1 to 2 tablets daily; 60 pounds and over, 2 tablets daily. Administer total daily dose in divided doses 6 to 10 hours apart, with a light feeding. When response is attained, dosage should be gradually reduced until maintenance level is achieved.

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

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

[48 FR 21566, May 13, 1983, as amended at 78 FR 28824, May 20, 2014]

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