§ 520.1315. Maropitant.
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(a)Specifications. Each tablet contains 16, 24, 60, or 160 milligrams
(mg)maropitant as maropitant citrate.
(b)Sponsors. See Nos. 054771, 086101, 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; 89 FR 85426, Oct. 28, 2024]