CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21

The information on this page is current as of Mar 22, 2024.

For the most up-to-date version of CFR Title 21, go to the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR).

Help | More About 21CFR

[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 21, Volume 6]

[CITE: 21CFR520.28]

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

Sec. 520.28 Acetazolamide.

(a) Specifications. A powder containing acetazolamide sodium, USP equivalent to 25 percent acetazolamide activity.

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

(c) Conditions of use in dogs - (1) Amount. Administer orally at a dosage of 5 to 15 milligrams per pound of body weight daily.

(2) Indications for use. As an aid in the treatment of mild congestive heart failure and for rapid reduction of intraocular pressure.

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

[79 FR 28816, May 20, 2014]