Gentamicin FP 10%, Gentamicin sulfate 10 g/100 g

COMPOSITION
100 g of soluble powder contains:
Active substance:
Gentamicin (as sulfate) ………………………………………………………………10 g
Excipients:
Lactose monohydrate
INDICATIONS
In young cattle and pigs in the treatment of bacterial infections of the
digestive tract (gastritis, enteritis, dysentery, enterocolitis) caused
by germs sensitive to gentamicin.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to gentamicin. Do not
administer to animals with severe renal failure, severe vestibular
dysfunctions or to pregnant females.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Aminoglycosides can cause neuromuscular blockade, facial edema,
peripheral neuropathy and hypersensitivity reactions. They rarely
produce hematological and hepatic effects.
TARGET SPECIES
Young cattle, pigs
ADMINISTRATION
The administration shall be carried out orally, in the drinking water.
Young cattle: on the first day, twice, 5 g of product/100 kg b.w.
(respectively 10 mg gentamicin/ kg b.w./ day), over the following
days, continue with 4 g of product/100 kg b.w., once a day
(respectively 4 mg gentamicin/kg b.w./day). The treatment lasts
3-5 days.
Pigs: 8 g of product/ 100 kg b.w./ day (respectively 8 mg gentamicin/
kg b.w./ day). The amount of water is determined according to the
growth category and the physiological condition. The treatment lasts
3-5 days.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER ADMINISTRATION
The water intake is dependent on the clinical condition of the
animals. In order to obtain the correct dose, the concentration of
gentamicin in the drinking water should be adjusted accordingly.
In order to ensure proper dosing, the body weight of the animals
should be calculated as precisely as possible, to avoid underdosing
the product. The daily dose is added to the drinking water, so that
the whole quantity is consumed within 24 hours. A new amount of
medicated water must to be freshly prepared every 24 hours.
USE IN PREGNANCY, LACTATION
It is not recommended during pregnancy. Administer only based on
the benefit/risk assessment of the veterinarian during the lactation
period.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS OR OTHER
FORMS OF INTERACTION
Aminoglycosides should be used with caution in combination with
others neurotoxic, nephrotoxic and ototoxic drugs: amphotericin
B, other aminoglycosides, acyclovir, bacitracin (parenteral use),
cisplatin, methoxyflurane, polymyxin B or vancomycin. When
used together with beta-lactam antibiotics and aminoglycosides
synergism against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and enterococci can
occur.
OVERDOSE
Overdose can cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Prolonging the
treatment beyond 6-7 days can lead to nephrotoxicosis.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD
Meat and offal: 28 days.
STORAGE
Store at a temperature below 25°C. Protect from frost. Protect from
direct light. Store in a dry place. Keep in the original packaging.

PRESENTATION
Bag x 100 g