Title 21

SECTION 524.1600b

524.1600b Nystatin, neomycin, thiostrepton, and triamcinolone ophthalmic ointment.

§ 524.1600b Nystatin, neomycin, thiostrepton, and triamcinolone ophthalmic ointment.

(a) Specifications. Each cubic centimeter of ointment contains: 100,000 units of nystatin, neomycin sulfate equivalent to 2.5 milligrams of neomycin base, 2,500 units of thiostrepton, and 1.0 milligram of triamcinolone acetonide.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 053501 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use - (1) Dogs and cats - (i) Amount. Apply 1 drop of ointment to the affected eye(s) 2 or 3 times daily. Treatment may be continued for up to 2 weeks if necessary.

(ii) Indications for use. For use as an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antifungal (Candida albicans), and antibacterial ointment for local therapy in keratitis and conjunctivitis.

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

(2) Cattle - (i) Amount. Apply small line of ointment to the affected eye(s) once daily. Treatment may be continued for up to 2 weeks if necessary.

(ii) Indications for use. For infectious kerato-conjunctivitis (pinkeye).

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

[40 FR 13873, Mar. 27, 1975, as amended at 50 FR 41490, Oct. 11, 1985; 79 FR 10972, Feb. 27, 2014; 84 FR 32993, July 11, 2019]