CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 520  /  Sec. 520.23 Acepromazine.

(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains 5, 10, or 25 milligrams (mg) acepromazine maleate.

(b) Sponsors. See No. 000010 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use(1) Dogs--(i) Amount. 0.25 to 1.0 mg per pound (/lb) body weight orally.

(i) Amount. 0.25 to 1.0 mg per pound (/lb) body weight orally.

(ii) Indications for use. As an aid in tranquilization and as a preanesthetic agent.

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

(2) Cats--(i) Amount. 0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight orally.

(i) Amount. 0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight orally.

(ii) Indications for use. As a tranquilizer.

(iii) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [75 FR 10165, Mar. 5, 2010]