(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains 10, 20, or 40 milligrams (mg) robenacoxib for use in dogs, or 6 mg robenacoxib for use in cats.

(b) Sponsors. See No. 058198 in §510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use—(1) Dogs—(i) Amount. Administer 0.91 mg/lb (2 mg/kg) orally, once daily, for a maximum of 3 days.

(ii) Indications for use. For the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft tissue surgery in dogs weighing at least 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) and at least 4 months of age for a maximum of 3 days.

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

(2) Cats—(i) Amount. Administer 0.45 mg/lb (1 mg/kg) orally, once daily, for a maximum of 3 days.

(ii) Indications for use. For the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy, and castration in cats weighing at least 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) and at least 4 months of age for a maximum of 3 days.

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

[76 FR 18648, Apr. 5, 2011, as amended at 79 FR 10964, Feb. 27, 2014; 81 FR 59133, Aug. 29, 2016]