Title 21

SECTION 524.1044d

524.1044d Gentamicin and betamethasone ointment.

§ 524.1044d Gentamicin and betamethasone ointment.

(a) Specifications. Each gram of ointment contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 3 milligrams of gentamicin base and betamethasone valerate equivalent to 1 milligram of betamethasone.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000061 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs - (1) Amount - (i) Otitis externa. Instill 3 to 8 drops into the ear canal twice daily for 7 days.

(ii) Infected superficial lesions. Apply to cover the treatment area twice daily for 7 to 14 days.

(2) Indications for use. For the treatment of acute and chronic otitis externa and infected superficial lesions caused by bacteria sensitive to gentamicin.

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

[47 FR 26378, June 18, 1982, as amended at 52 FR 7832, Mar. 13, 1987; 79 FR 10969, Feb. 27, 2014]

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