Gentizol Ointment

• Gentizol Ointment is available by prescription only.

• Gentizol has three active ingredients:

• gentamicin, an antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria

• betamethasone, an adrenocorticoid steroid

• clotrimazole, an antifungal agent

• Gentizol is an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal ointment.

• Gentizol is used to treat...

• yeast infections

• bacterial infections susceptible to gentamicin

• Keep Gentizol out of the reach of children and pets.

• Gentizol should not be ingested orally.

• Do not use in pets with ruptured ear drums.

• Gentizol may cause temporary hearing loss in older dogs.

• Gentizol should not be used if your pet is pregnant or nursing.

• Do not use Gentizol if your pet shows hypersensitivity to the ointment during treatment.

• Use with caution if your pet suffers from renal insufficiency.

• Store at room temperature.

• Give as directed by your veterinarian.

• Always follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Shake the bottle before use.

• Clean and dry the external ear before using Gentizol.

• Clip hair near the treatment area.

• Check to make sure your pet's ear drum is in tact. Applying Gentizol to an ear with a ruptured ear drum can cause the infection to spread.

• Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

• If given for prolonged periods of time, Gentizol may cause immunosuppression. Wounds may not heal properly if Gentizol is used for longer than 7 days.

• Use of steroids for long periods can cause pets to have trouble naturally producing steroids after stopping medication.

• Long time steroid use can cause Cushing's Syndrome in dogs.