Current through September 30, 2024
Section 520.1315 - Maropitant(a)Specifications. Each tablet contains 16, 24, 60, or 160 milligrams (mg) maropitant as maropitant citrate.(b)Sponsors. See Nos. 054771 and 086117 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.(c)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.(ii) 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.(iii) 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.(2)Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.72 FR 9243, Mar. 1, 2007, as amended at 78 FR 28823, May 20, 2014; 80 FR 53459, Sept. 4, 2015; 88 FR 27699, May 3, 2023