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.