CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21

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[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 21, Volume 6]

[CITE: 21CFR522.542]

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. 522.542 Dexamethasone suspension.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of suspension contains 1 milligram (mg) of dexamethasone-21-isonicotinate.

(b) Sponsor. No. 000010 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use - (1) Amount. Administer by intramuscular injection as follows: Dogs: 0.25 to 1 mg; cats: 0.125 to 0.5 mg; horses: 5 to 20 mg. Dosage may be repeated.

(2) Indications for use. For the treatment of various inflammatory conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system in dogs, cats, and horses.

(3) Limitations. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[79 FR 16186, Mar. 25, 2014]