Gentamicin Sulfate 100 mg/ml Injectable Solution, 100 ml

Description 

Clear, colorless or yellowish solution for injection.

Composition 

1 ml of the drug contains the active substance

gentamicin sulfate – 100 mg.

Pharmacological properties

Gentamicin belongs to the group of aminoglycosides. It is active against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms:  Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. Shigella spp., Enterobacter aerogenes, Klebsiella spp ., some species of  Proteus spp . and  Serratia spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pasteurella multocida, Staphylococcus aureus, Serpulina hyodysenteriae, Mycoplasma spp . On sensitive cells, gentamicin acts in several directions: influence on the integrity of the cytoplasmic membrane, influence on RNA metabolism; inhibition of protein synthesis at the level of the 30s ribosomal subunit.

Application

Treatment of cattle, calves, sheep, goats and pigs with diseases of the digestive tract and respiratory organs caused by microorganisms sensitive to gentamicin.

Dosage

Intramuscularly at a dose of 1 ml of the drug per 20-40 kg of body weight of the animal (5-10 mg of gentamicin per 1 kg of body weight), twice a day for 3 days.

*Kilograms to a Pounds conversion table

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to gentamicin or to any excipient.

Do not administer to animals with impaired renal, hearing or balance function. Do not use with bacteriostatic, nephrotoxic, ototoxic drugs or neuromuscular blockers. Do not use with other aminoglycosides. Do not administer intravenously with calcium preparations. Do not use with iron preparations and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Cautions

Slaughter of animals for meat is allowed 7 days after the last use of the drug. The consumption of milk for food by people is allowed 3 days after the last use of the drug. Meat and milk received before the specified period are disposed of or fed to unproductive animals, depending on the conclusion of a veterinary medicine doctor.

Release form

Glass bottles, closed with rubber stoppers and aluminum caps for running in, 100 ml each.

Storage

A dark place inaccessible to children at a temperature of + 15 ° C to + 25 ° C.

Shelf life  – 3 years from the date of manufacture.

After the first selection from the vial, the drug must be used within 14 days if stored in a dark place at a temperature of + 2 ° C to + 8 ° C.