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Gentamicin 5%

Composition

Each 1ml Gentamicin Dana 5% contains 50mg of Gentamicin (as Sulphate)

 

Product description

Gentamicin Dana 5% is the trade name of a sterile injectable solution, it contains the antibiotic Gentamicin to resist and to get rid of the infectious gram+ve and gram-ve bacteria

 

Indications

 Gentamicin Dana 5% is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal (as Bacterial diarrhea, Enteritis) and respiratory tract infections (as CRD, Bronchitis, Bronchopneumonia, Pneumonia, Sinusitis) that are caused by the sensitive bacteria to Gentamicin (Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Salmonella, Pasteurella, E.coli) in cattle, sheep, goat, horses, dogs and cats.

 Gentamicin Dana 5% is indicated for the treatment of Mastitis

 Gentamicin Dana 5% is indicated for treatment of Septicemia

 Gentamicin Dana 5% is indicated in cases of Metritis

 

Dosage

– Cattle,Sheep,Goat,Horse: 1ml\10kg b.w for 3-5 days (IM or IV)

– Dogs,Cats : 0.5 ml\10kg b.w for 3 days (IM)

 

Contraindications

 Not to be used in cases of hypersensitivity to Gentamicin

– Not to be used in animals that have renal or cardiac insufficiency

– Not to be used in kittens or puppies

 

Drug Interactions

 Avoid giving Gentamicin Dana with Penicillins, Tetracyclines & Furosemide

– Avoid giving Gentamicin Dana with another Aminoglycosides

 

Side Effects

 Renal damage, Nephrotoxicity, muscle weakness and neuromuscular blockade when used at high doses

– It may cause deafness

– It may cause pain at the injection site

– It may cause respiratory paralysis

 

Warnings

– The uterus should be evacuated in case of metritis before infusion of Gentamicin

– Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypomagnesemia, Acidosis and low sodium diets may enhance Nephrotoxicity of Gentamicin

 

Packaging

Glass vial of 50ml, 100ml, plastic bottle of 500ml 

Withdrawal time

– Meat            Poultry: 5 days               other animals: 30 days

– Milk: 24 hours

 

Storage

Keep in cool (under 25 C) & dark place away from sunrays and the reach of children