---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 524.1044c"
title: "21"
number: "524.1044c"
heading: "Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/524.1044c"
---

# §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)](/cfr/21/510.600.md?p=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.

## Notes

### Amendments

[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

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.

### Source

Source: 40 FR 13873, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[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]