Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 520  /  Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

(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]