§ 520.1248. Levothyroxine.

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(a)Specifications. Each tablet contains 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, or 1.0 milligrams

(mg)levothyroxine sodium.

(b)Sponsors. See Nos. 059051 and 061690 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c)Conditions of use—(1) Amount. Administer by mouth as follows:

(i)No. 061690: 0.1 mg/10 pounds

(lb)body weight (0.022 mg/kilogram (kg)) as a single dose every 24 hours or as a divided dose every 12 hours.

(ii)No. 059051: 0.1 mg/10 lb (0.01 mg/lb, 0.022 mg/kg) body weight twice daily.

(2)Indications for use. For replacement therapy for diminished thyroid function in dogs.

(3)Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [81 FR 22523, Apr. 18, 2016, as amended at 86 FR 57996, Oct. 20, 2021]