- (a) Specifications. Each milliliter of suspension contains 25 milligrams (mg) of desoxycorticosterone pivalate.
(b) Sponsors. See sponsor numbers in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
- (1) No. 043264 for use as in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(2)(i), and (c)(3) of this section.
- (2) No. 058198 for use as in paragraphs (c)(1)(ii), (c)(2)(ii), and (c)(3) of this section.
(c) Conditions of use—(1) Amount.
- (i) Administer an initial dose of 2.2 mg/kilogram (1 mg/lb) of body weight by subcutaneous injection. Subsequent dosages should be individualized according to label instructions based on patient response to therapy.
- (ii) Dosage requirements are variable and must be individualized on the basis of the response of the patient to therapy. Initial dose of 1 milligram per pound (0.45 kilogram) of body weight every 25 days, intramuscularly. Usual dose is 0.75 to 1.0 milligram per pound of body weight every 21 to 30 days.
- (2) Indications for use—(i) For use as replacement therapy for mineralocorticoid deficiency in dogs with primary hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's Disease).
- (ii) For use as replacement therapy for the mineralocorticoid deficit in dogs with primary adrenocortical insufficiency.
- (3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[81 FR 22524, Apr. 18, 2016]