Complete Up To Date Information about EquiBute Injection.
NADA Number: 045-514 | |
| Proprietary Name |
EquiBute Injection |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth |
| Sponsor Address |
800 Fifth Street NW Fort Dodge, IA 50501 USA |
| Ingredients |
Phenylbutazone |
| Species |
Horse, not for meat production Dog, no use class stated or implied |
| Routes of Administration |
Intravenous |
| Dose Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
|
Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.1720 Phenylbutazone injection. Specifications: The drug contains 100 milligrams of phenylbutazone in each milliliter of sterile aqueous solution. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: It is administered intravenously at a dosage level of 10 milligrams per pound of body weight daily in 3 divided doses, not to exceed 800 milligrams daily regardless of weight. Limit intravenous administration to 2 successive days. Oral medication may follow. Indications: It is used for the relief of inflammatory conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system. Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Horses Amount: It is administered intravenously at a dosage level of 1 to 2 grams per 1,000 pounds of body weight daily in 3 divided doses, not to exceed 4 grams daily. Limit intravenous administration to not more than 5 successive days. Indications: It is used for the relief of inflammatory conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system. Limitations: Not for use in animals intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. NAS/NRC status: These conditions are NAS/NRC reviewed and deemed effective. Applications for these uses need not include effectiveness data as specified by 514.111 of this chapter, but may require bioequivalency and safety information. |