Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 522  /  Sec. 522.230 Buprenorphine.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 1.8 milligrams (mg) buprenorphine.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000044 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in cats--(1) Amount. Administer 0.24 mg per kilogram (0.11 mg per pound) by subcutaneous injection once daily, for up to 3 days. Administer the first dose approximately 1 hour prior to surgery.

(1) Amount. Administer 0.24 mg per kilogram (0.11 mg per pound) by subcutaneous injection once daily, for up to 3 days. Administer the first dose approximately 1 hour prior to surgery.

(2) Indications for use. For the control of postoperative pain associated with surgical procedures in cats.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [79 FR 53136, Sept. 8, 2014]