Complete Up To Date Information about Histavet-P .
NADA Number: 046-288 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Histavet-P® |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. |
| Sponsor Address |
P.O. Box 21 Sandown Village, NJ 3171 VIC Australia |
| Ingredients |
Pyrilamine Maleate |
| Species |
Horse, not for meat production |
| Routes of Administration |
Intravenous Intramuscular Subcutaneous |
| Dose Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
|
Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.2063 Pyrilamine maleate injection. Specifications: The drug is a sterile aqueous solution with each milliliter containing 20 milligrams of pyrilamine maleate. Conditions of use: Horses Amount: It is administered intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or intravenously. Local injection at the site of insect bites may be indicated in severe cases. Intravenous injections must be given slowly to avoid symptoms of overdosage. Dosage may be repeated every 6 to 12 hours whenever necessary. Horses, 40 to 60 milligrams per 100 pounds body weight; foals 20 milligrams per 100 pounds body weight. Indications: It is intended for treating horses in conditions in which antihistaminic therapy may be expected to lead to alleviation of some signs of disease. Limitations: Do not use in horses intended for food purposes. 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 found effective. Applications for these uses need not include effectiveness data as specified by 514.111 of this chapter, but may require bioequivalency and safety information. |