Details
BENEFITS:
- Treats canine ear infections due to yeast
- Three treatments in one—antibiotic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory
- Soothing ointment is easy to apply
CAUTIONS:
Do not allow your pet to ingest this product. Avoid getting it in your pet's eyes.
Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets.
Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
Deafness or partial hearing loss (usually temporary) has been reported in a small number of older sensitive dogs. If hearing loss, head tilt or dizziness are noted, discontinue use of this product immediately, flush with a gentle cleaner and contact your veterinarian.
All aminoglycosides have the potential to produce reversible and irreversible vestibular, cochlear and renal toxicity. Gentamicin can also cause birth defects during the first phase of pregnancy.
Cushing's syndrome, delayed wound healing and immunosuppression have been reported in patients with prolonged or repeated steroid therapy.
If ingested, side effects of corticosteroids include: increased thirst and urination, increased appetite and weight gain, panting, diarrhea, vomiting and behavior changes.
Gentamicin can cause premature birth in pregnant animals. Corticosteroids can cause birth defects during the first phase of pregnancy.
Clinical and safety studies have shown a wide safety margin when this product is used at recommended dose levels in dogs.
POSSIBLE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
- Yes, but do not give or use other corticosteroids or aminogylcoside antibiotics during treatment with this medication unless prescribed by your veterinarian.
- If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, discontinue use and contact your veterinarian.
STORAGE:
Store between 2° and 25°C (36° and 77°F). Shake bottle well before use.
Instructions
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Follow your Veterinarian's prescription instructions for your pet.
The external ear should be thoroughly cleaned and dried before treatment.
Remove foreign material, debris, crusted exudates, etc., with suitable non-irritating solutions. Excessive hair should be clipped from the treatment area.
After verifying that the eardrum is intact, instill 4 drops 2 drops from the 215 g. bottle of Gentizol ointment twice daily into the ear canal of dogs weighing less than 30 lbs.
Instill 8 drops 4 drops from the 215 g. bottle twice daily into the ear canal of dogs weighing 30 lbs. or more.
Therapy should continue for 7 consecutive days.
Ingredients
Each gram contains gentamicin sulfate, USP equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin base betamethasone valerate, USP equivalent to 1 mg betamethasone and 10 mg clotrimazole, USP in a mineral oil based system containing a plasticized hydrocarbon gel. For otic use in dogs only.