§ 520.1315 - Maropitant.

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Specifications. Each tablet contains 16, 24, 60, or 160 milligrams (mg) maropitant as maropitant citrate.

Sponsor. See No. 054771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

Conditions of use in dogs—(1) Indications for use and amount. (i) For prevention of acute vomiting in dogs 2 to 7 months of age, administer a minimum dose of 2.0 mg per kilogram (/kg) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.

For prevention of acute vomiting in dogs 7 months of age and older, administer a minimum dose of 2.0 mg/kg body weight once daily until resolution of acute vomiting.

For prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs 4 months of age and older, administer a minimum of 8.0 mg/kg body weight once daily for up to 2 consecutive days.

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