522.1380—Methocarbamol injection.
(a) Specifications.
The product is a sterile, pyrogen-free solution, each milliliter containing 100 milligrams of methocarbamol, 0.5 milliliter of polyethylene glycol 300, and water for injection q.s. Its pH is 3.5 to 6.0.
(c) Conditions of use—
(1) Amount—
20 milligrams per pound of body weight for moderate conditions, 25 to 100 milligrams per pound of body weight for severe conditions (tetanus and strychnine poisoning), total cumulative dose not to exceed 150 milligrams per pound of body weight.
(ii) Horses.
2 to 10 milligrams per pound of body weight for moderate conditions, 10 to 25 milligrams per pound of body weight for severe conditions (tetanus), additional amounts may be needed to relieve residual effects and to prevent recurrence of symptoms.
(2) Indications for use.
As an adjunct for treating acute inflammatory and traumatic conditions of the skeletal muscles and to reduce muscular spasms.
(3) Limitations.
For intravenous use only. For dogs, administer rapidly half the estimated dose, pause until the animal starts to relax, then continue administration to effect. For horses, administer rapidly to effect. Not for horses intended for food use. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.