524.1044g—Gentamicin sulfate, betamethasone valerate, clotrimazole ointment.
(a) Specifications.
Each gram (g) of ointment contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 3 milligrams (mg) gentamicin base, betamethasone valerate equivalent to 1 mg betamethasone, and 10 mg clotrimazole.
(b) Sponsors.
See sponsors in § 510.600(c) of this chapter for uses as in paragraph (c) of this section.
(c) Conditions of use in dogs—
(1) Amount.
Instill ointment twice daily into the ear canal for 7 consecutive days.
(i)
From 7.5- or 15-g tubes; 10-, 12.5-, 15-, 25-, or 30-g bottles: 4 drops for dogs weighing less than 30 pounds (lb) or 8 drops for dogs weighing 30 lb or more.
(ii)
From 20-, 40-, or 215-g bottles: 2 drops for dogs weighing less than 30 lb or 4 drops for dogs weighing 30 lb or more.
(ii)
From 20- or 215-g bottles: 2 drops for dogs weighing less than 30 lb or 4 drops for dogs weighing 30 lb or more.
(2) Indications for use.
For the treatment of acute and chronic canine otitis externa associated with yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis, formerly Pityrosporum canis) and/or bacteria susceptible to gentamicin.
(3) Limitations.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.