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BENEFITS:
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Treats bacterial infections of the ear |
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Treats associated inflammation of infected area |
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Dropper bottle is easy to use |
INDICATIONS:
GentaVed 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.
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 GentaVed Otic Solution.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
You may see loss of hearing or balance. If so, contact your veterinarian. These effects are usually temporary. If ingested, the most common side effect of corticosteroids is an increase in the amount of drinking and urinating. Less commonly may see an increased appetite and weight gain, panting, diarrhea, vomiting, and behavior changes.
Contact your veterinarian if side effects are noticed or if the condition worsens. If your pet experiences an allergic reaction to the medication, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, pale gums, cold limbs, or coma. If you observe any of these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately.
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 GentaVed Otic Solution.
WARNING:
Clinical and experimental data have demonstrated that corticosteroids administered orally or parenterally to animals may induce the first stage of parturition when administered during the last trimester of pregnancy and may precipitate premature parturition followed by dystocia, fetal death, retained placenta, and metritis. Additionally, corticosteroids can induce cleft palates in offspring when given to pregnant animals during the period of palate closure of the embryos. Other congenital anomalies including deformed forelegs, phocomelia, and anasarca have been reported in offspring of dogs which received corticosteroids during pregnancy. Avoid ingestion.
Instructions
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
It is important to follow your Veterinarain's prescription instructions for your pet
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.
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 GentaVed 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 GentaVed Otic Solution to cover the treatment area twice daily for seven to fourteen days.
Ingredients
GENTAMICIN SULFATE WITH BETAMETHASONE VALERATE
