Regulation Text
(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 10 milligrams (mg) acepromazine maleate.
(b) Sponsors. See Nos. 000010 and 058198 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter .
(c) Conditions of use in dogs, cats, and horses —
(1) Amount. Dogs: 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (/lb) of body weight; Cats: 0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb of body weight; Horses: 2.0 to 4.0 mg per 100 lbs of body weight.
(2) Indications for use. For use as a tranquilizer and as a preanesthetic agent.
(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.
Authority
21 U.S.C. 360b.