Gentamicin Sulfate Injection

Gentamicin Sulfate Injection

COMPOSITION: Contains per ml:

Gentamycin base..  .... mg

Solvents ad. ...  ... ml

DESCRIPTION :

Gentamycin belongs to the group of aminogly cosides 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 mI 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 gentamicin sulfate injection out of reach of children