GentaOtic Otic Solution is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic canine otitis externa and canine and feline superficial infected lesions caused by bacteria sensitive to gentamicin.
GentaOtic Otic Solution combines the broad-spectrum activity of gentamicin sulfate with the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic activity of betamethasone valerate. Gentamicin is active against most gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, indole-positive and negative Proteus sp., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Aerobacter aerogenes and Neisseria. Gentamicin is also active against strains of gram-positive bacteria including Staphylococcus species and someStreptococcus species.
Betamethasone valerate provides anti-inflammatory and antipruritic activity in the topical management of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. In the response cases, the local anti-inflammatory activity is sustained by the vasoconstrictor properties of the steroid. Betamethasone valerate is a synthetic corticosteroid derivative of prednisolone.
GentaOtic Otic Solution is packaged in a convenient plastic squeeze bottle for easy application. Each mL contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin base, betamethasone valerate equivalent to 1 mg betamethasone.
Dosage and Administration:
Duration of treatment will depend upon the severity of the condition and the response obtained. The duration of treatment and/or frequency of the dosage may be reduced, but care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. For use in dogs and cats only.
Otitis externa: The external ear and ear canal should be properly cleaned and dried before treatment. Remove foreign material, debris, crusted exudates, etc., with suitable nonirritating solutions. Excessive hair should be clipped from the treatment area of the external ear. Instill 3 to 8 drops of GentaOtic Otic Solution (approximately room temperature) into the ear canal twice daily for seven to fourteen days.
Superficial infected lesions: The lesion and adjacent area should be properly cleaned before treatment. Excessive hair should be removed. Apply a sufficient amount of GentaOtic Otic Solution to cover the treatment area twice daily for seven to fourteen days.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
Contraindications: If hypersensitivity to any of the components occurs, treatment with this product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.
Concomitant use of drugs known to induce ototoxicity should be avoided.
This preparation should not be used in conditions where corticosteroids are contraindicated.
Do not administer parenteral corticosteroids during treatment with GentaOtic Otic Solution.
Caution:
Before instilling any medication into the ear, examine the external ear canal thoroughly to be certain the tympanic membrane is not ruptured in order to avoid the possibility of transmitting infection to the middle ear as well as damaging the cochlea or vestibular apparatus from prolonged contact. If hearing or vestibular dysfunction in noted during the course of treatment, discontinue use of GentaOtic Otic Solution.
Avoid ingestion.
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