- (a) Specifications. Each milliliter of solution contains 20 milligrams (mg) firocoxib.
- (b) Sponsors. See No. 000010 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
- (c) Conditions of use in horses—(1) Amount. Administer 0.04 mg/pound (lb) (0.09 mg/kilogram (kg)) of body weight (BW) intravenously, once daily, for up to 5 days. If further treatment is needed, firocoxib oral paste can be administered at a dosage of 0.045 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg) of BW for up to an additional 9 days of treatment.
- (2) Indications for use. For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
- (3) Limitations. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[75 FR 59611, Sept. 28, 2010, as amended at 84 FR 39184, Aug. 9, 2019]