520.540b Dexamethasone tablets and boluses.

Specifications: Each tablet contains 0.25 milligram of dexamethasone.

Conditions of use:

Dogs

Amount: Administer orally at 0.25 to 1.25 milligrams per day for up to 7 days.

Indications: In treatment of dogs as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Limitations: Clinical and experimental data have demonstrated that corticosteroids administered orally or by injection to animals may induce the first stage of parturition when administered during the last trimester of pregnancy; and they may precipitate premature parturition followed by dystocia, fetal death, retained placenta, and metritis. Do not use in viral infections. Anti-inflammatory action of corticosteroids may mask signs of infections. Do not use in animals with tuberculosis, chronic nephritis, cushingoid syndrome, or peptic ulcers, except for emergency therapy. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Cats

Amount: Administer orally at 0.125 to 0.5 milligram per day for up to 7 days.

Indications: In treatment of cats as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Limitations: Clinical and experimental data have demonstrated that corticosteroids administered orally or by injection to animals may induce the first stage of parturition when administered during the last trimester of pregnancy; and they may precipitate premature parturition followed by dystocia, fetal death, retained placenta, and metritis. Do not use in viral infections. Anti-inflammatory action of corticosteroids may mask signs of infections. Do not use in animals with tuberculosis, chronic nephritis, cushingoid syndrome, or peptic ulcers, except for emergency therapy. 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.