524.1200a—Kanamycin ophthalmic ointment.
(a) Specifications.
The drug, which is in a suitable and harmless ointment base, contains 3.5 milligrams of kanamycin activity (as the sulfate) per gram of ointment.
(c) Conditions of use.
It is indicated for use in dogs in various eye infections due to kanamycin sensitive bacteria. It is used treating conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, dacryocystitis, keratitis, and corneal ulcerations and as a prophylactic in traumatic conditions, removal of foreign bodies, and intraocular surgery. Apply a thin film to the affected eye three or four times daily or more frequently if deemed advisable. Treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after the eye appears normal. For use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.