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]