DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: 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 solution. Excessive hair should be clipped from the treatment area of the external ear. Instill 3 to 8 drops of Gentamicin Sulfate with Betamethasone Valerate 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 Gentamicin Sulfate with Betamethasone Valerate Otic Solution to cover the treatment area twice daily seven to fourteen days.