Complete Up To Date Information about Phenylbute™ Paste.
NADA Number: 116-087 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Phenylbute™ Paste Butazolidin® Butazolidin® Paste Phenylzone® Paste Bute |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. |
| Sponsor Address |
P.O. Box 21 Sandown Village, NJ 3171 VIC Australia |
| Ingredients |
Phenylbutazone |
| Species |
Horse, not for meat production |
| Routes of Administration |
Per Os |
| Dose Form |
Paste |
| Drug Form |
Paste |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
520.1720c Phenylbutazone paste. Specifications: The paste contains 20 percent phenylbutazone. Conditions of use: Horses Amount: 1 to 2 grams of phenylbutazone per 500 pounds of body weight, not to exceed 4 grams daily. Indications: For relief of inflammatory conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system. Limitations: Use a relatively high dose for the first 48 hours, then gradually reduce to a maintenance level of the lowest level capable of producing the desired clinical response. Not for use in horses intended for food. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. NAS/NRC status: The conditions of use are NAS/NRC reviewed and found effective. Applications for these uses need not include effectiveness data as specified in 514.111 of this chapter but may require bioequivalency and safety information. |