21 C.F.R. § 520.23
Acepromazine.
Cite as 21 C.F.R. § 520.23 (2026)
(a)
Specifications.
Each tablet contains 10 or 25 milligrams (mg) acepromazine maleate.
(b)
Sponsors.
See Nos. 000010 and 086117 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c)
Conditions of use
—(1)
Dogs
—(i)
Amount.
0.25 to 1.0 mg per pound (/lb) body weight orally.
(ii)
Indications for use.
As an aid in tranquilization and as a preanesthetic agent.
(iii)
Limitations.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
(2)
Cats
—(i)
Amount.
0.5 to 1.0 mg/lb body weight orally.
(ii)
Indications for use.
As a tranquilizer.
(iii)
Limitations.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[75 FR 10165, Mar. 5, 2010, as amended at 88 FR 84699, Dec. 6, 2023]
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 510.600