- (a) Specifications. Each gram of powder contains 750 milligrams (mg) of sodium thiopental and 250 mg of sodium pentobarbital powder for dilution with sterile water for injection.
- (b) Sponsor. See No. 061133 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
- (c) Conditions of use—(1) Amount. For total anesthesia, it is given at approximately 10 to 12 mg per pound of body weight over a period of 3.5 to 5 minutes. When preanesthetic medication is used, wait at least an hour before administering thiopental and sodium pentobarbital for injection, and the dosage necessary for anesthesia is reduced. Usually 1/2 to 2/3 the normal amount is adequate.
- (2) Indications for use. It is used as an anesthetic for intravenous administration to dogs and cats during short to moderately long surgical procedures.
- (3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[79 FR 16197, Mar. 25, 2014, as amended at 84 FR 8974, Mar. 13, 2019]