(a) Specifications. (1) Each tablet contains 0.5 milligram (mg) or 1.5 mg triamcinolone acetonide.

(2) Each 15 grams of powder contains 10 mg triamcinolone acetonide.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000010 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Special considerations. See § 510.410 of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use - (1) Dogs and cats. Use tablets described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section as follows:

(i) Amount. Administer 0.05 mg per pound (/lb) of body weight daily by mouth; up to 0.1 mg per pound (/lb) of body weight daily, if response to the smaller dose is inadequate. Therapy may be initiated with a single injection of triamcinolone acetonide suspension as in § 522.2483 of this chapter, in which case triamcinolone acetonide tablets should be administered beginning 5 to 7 days after the injection.

(ii) Indications for use. As an anti-inflammatory agent.

(iii) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

(2) Horses. Use oral powder described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section as follows:

(i) Amount. Administer 0.005 to 0.01 mg/lb of body weight twice daily, sprinkled (top-dressed) on a small portion of feed. Therapy may be initiated with a single injection of triamcinolone acetonide suspension as in § 522.2483 of this chapter, in which case triamcinolone acetonide oral powder should be administered beginning 3 or 4 days after the injection.

(ii) Indications for use. As an anti-inflammatory agent.

(iii) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.