Title 21

SECTION 520.23

520.23 Acepromazine.

§ 520.23 Acepromazine.

(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains 5, 10, or 25 milligrams (mg) acepromazine maleate.

(b) Sponsors. See No. 000010 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.

[75 FR 10165, Mar. 5, 2010]

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