§ 524.1044h - Gentamicin, mometasone, and clotrimazole otic suspension.

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Specifications. Each gram of suspension contains gentamicin sulfate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) equivalent to 3 milligram (mg) gentamicin base, mometasone furoate monohydrate or mometasone furoate anhydrous, USP, equivalent to 1 mg mometasone, and 10 mg clotrimazole, USP.

Sponsors. See Nos. 000061 and 054925 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

Conditions of use in dogs—(1) Amount. For dogs weighing less than 30 pounds (lb), instill 4 drops from the 7.5-, 15-, or 30-gram (g) bottle into the ear canal (2 drops from the 215-g bottle) or, for dogs weighing 30 lb or more, instill 8 drops from the 7.5-, 15-, or 30-g bottle into the ear canal (4 drops from the 215-g bottle), once or twice daily for 7 days.

Indications for use. For the treatment of otitis externa caused by susceptible strains of yeast (Malassezia pachydermatis) and bacteria (Pseudomonas spp. [including P. aeruginosa], coagulase-positive staphylococci, Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus mirabilis, and beta-hemolytic streptococci).

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