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Research, Technology, Methods > therapeutics > drug therapy > extra-label drug use
Preferred Term:

extra-label drug use

Definition:
Extralabel use means actual use or intended use of a drug in an animal in a manner that is not in accordance with the approved labeling. This includes, but is not limited to, use in species not listed in the labeling, use for indications (disease or other conditions) not listed in the labeling, use at dosage levels, frequencies, or routes of administration other than those stated in the labeling, and deviation from the labeled withdrawal time based on these different uses.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
drug therapy
Entry Terms:
  • extralabel drug use
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34663
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