Gentamycin 10% injection
Gentamycin injection 10%
COMPOSITION:
Contains per ml:
Gentamycin base……………………………..100 mg
Solvents ad. …………………………………….1 ml
DESCRIPTION:
Gentamycin belongs to the group of aminoglycosides and acts bactericidal against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Klebsiella, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp. The bactericidal action is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis.
INDICATIONS:
Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by gentamycin sensitive bacteria, like E. coli, Klebsiella, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp., in calves, cattle, goats, sheep and swine.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to gentamycin.
Administration to animals with a serious impaired liver and/or renal function.
Concurrent administration with nephrotoxic substances.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
For intramuscular administration:
General: Twice daily 1 ml per 20 – 40 kg body weight for 3 days.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Hypersensitivity reactions.
High and prolonged application may result in neurotoxicity, ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.
WITHDRAWAL TIMES:
- For kidneys: 45 days.
- For meat: 7 days.
- For milk: 3 days.
WARNING:
Keep out of reach of children.