Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 520  /  Sec. 520.928 Firocoxib tablets.

(a) Specifications. Each chewable tablet contains 57 or 227 milligrams (mg) firocoxib.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 050604 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs--(1) Amount. 5 mg/kg (2.27 mg/lb) body weight. Administer once daily for osteoarthritis. Administer approximately 2 hours before soft-tissue or orthopedic surgery.

(1) Amount. 5 mg/kg (2.27 mg/lb) body weight. Administer once daily for osteoarthritis. Administer approximately 2 hours before soft-tissue or orthopedic surgery.

(2) Indications for use. For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis; and for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [69 FR 51171, Aug. 18, 2004, as amended at 73 FR 2808, Jan. 16, 2008; 73 FR 64885, Oct. 31, 2008]