Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.524.1600a Nystatin, neomycin, thiostrepton, and triamcinolone ointment

(i) For topical dermatological use:  Clean affected areas and remove any encrusted discharge or exudate, and apply sparingly either ointment in a thin film.

(ii) For otic use:  Clean ear canal of impacted cerumen, remove any foreign bodies such as grass awns and ticks, and instill three to five drops of petrolatum base ointment. Preliminary use of a local anesthetic may be advisable.

(iii) For infected anal glands and cystic areas:  Drain gland or cyst and fill with petrolatum base ointment.

(i) Topically:  Use either ointment in dogs and cats for anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antifungal, and antibacterial treatment of superficial bacterial infections, and for dermatologic disorders characterized by inflammation and dry or exudative dermatitis, particularly associated with bacterial or candidal (Candida albicans) infections.

(ii) Otitis, cysts, and anal gland infections:  Use petrolatum base ointment in dogs and cats for the treatment of acute and chronic otitis and interdigital cysts, and in dogs for anal gland infections.