What is ELDU in animals?
Extra-Label Drug Use (ELDU) is often referred to as “off-label use” in human medicine. In animals, ELDU refers to the actual use or intended use of any drug, whether it is a prescription drug or over-the-counter drug, in an animal in a manner that is not in accordance with the approved label or the package insert of the drug licensed by Health Canada. This definition includes the use of all unlicensed drugs, including unapproved bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and compounded drugs.
