§ 520.1880 — Prednisolone

(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains 5 or 20 milligrams prednisolone.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 061690 in § 510.600(c)(2) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs—(1) Amount. Administer 2.5 milligrams per 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds) body weight per day. Administer total daily dose orally in equally divided doses 6 to 10 hours apart until response is noted or 7 days have elapsed. When response is attained, dosage should be gradually reduced until maintenance level is achieved.

(2) Indications for use. For use as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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