CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21

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[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 21, Volume 6]

[CITE: 21CFR522.304]

TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS

CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SUBCHAPTER E - ANIMAL DRUGS, FEEDS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS

PART 522 -- IMPLANTATION OR INJECTABLE DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL DRUGS

Sec. 522.304 Carprofen.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 50 milligrams (mg) carprofen.

(b) Sponsors. See Nos. 016729, 017033, 054771, and 055529 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) [Reserved]

(d) Conditions of use in dogs - (1) Amount. 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) body weight once daily or 1 mg/lb (2.2 mg/kg) twice daily, by subcutaneous injection. For the control of postoperative pain, administer approximately 2 hours before the procedure.

(2) Conditions of use. For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.

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

[68 FR 26205, May 15, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 34796, June 11, 2003; 68 FR 49351, Aug. 18, 2003. Redesignated at 73 FR 29685, May 22, 2008, as amended at 79 FR 74020, Dec. 15, 2014; 82 FR 43484, Sept. 18, 2017; 88 FR 16547, Mar. 20, 2023]