Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Nov 19, 2024
§ 524.1044c - Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment.

(a) Specifications. Each gram of ointment contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 3 milligrams of gentamicin.

(b) Sponsors. See Nos. 000061 and 017033 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in dogs and cats—(1) Amount. Apply approximately a 1/2-inch strip to the affected eye 2 to 4 times a day.

(2) Indications for use. For treatment of conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacteria.

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

[69 FR 47363, Aug. 5, 2004, as amended at 77 FR 64717, Oct. 23, 2012; 85 FR 4208, Jan. 24, 2020; 88 FR 16549, Mar. 20, 2023]
authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.
source: 40 FR 13873, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 21 CFR 524.1044c