Composition

Each 1 ml contains:

• Gentamicin (as sulphate) – 100 mg

Pharmaceutical Form

Sterile injectable solution
Appearance: clear to slightly yellowish, free from suspended particles

Pharmacological Properties

Gentamicin is a bactericidal aminoglycoside antibiotic with broad-spectrum activity.
It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including:
Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pasteurella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., and Corynebacterium spp.

Target Species

Dogs, cats, horses, cattle, calves, sheep, goats, and poultry

Indications for Use

Gentodad® 10% Injection is indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by gentamicin-sensitive organisms.

In dogs and cats:

• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urinary tract infections (cystitis, nephritis)
• Uterine infections (endometritis, metritis)
• Respiratory infections (pneumonia, tracheobronchitis)
• Gastrointestinal infections (colibacillosis, salmonellosis)
• Septicemia
• Arthritis
• Omphalitis
• Otitis and tonsillitis

In horses, cattle, calves, sheep, and goats:

• Uterine infections (metritis)
• Respiratory tract infections
• Wound and soft tissue infections

In poultry and turkeys:

• Control of early chick mortality caused by E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhimurium
• Treatment of air sac infections caused by E. coli

Contraindications

• Do not use in anesthetized animals
• Use with caution in animals with renal dysfunction

Undesirable Effects

None reported when used as directed

Special Precautions for Use

No specific precautions under normal use

Posology and Method of Administration

Administer via intramuscular, subcutaneous, or slow intravenous injection.

Dogs and cats:

• 0.5 ml/10 kg body weight twice on the first day, then once daily for 5–7 days

Poultry (after dilution to 1%):

• One-day-old chicks: 0.2 ml SC in the neck
• Poultry: 1 ml SC in the neck
• Turkeys: 1–2 ml SC in the neck

Large animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats):

• 2–5 ml/100 kg body weight twice on the first day, then once daily for 5–7 days

Uterine infusion for metritis:

• Cattle: 2 ml Gentodad 10% Injection in 20 ml sterile saline for 3–5 days
• Mares: 20–25 ml Gentodad 10% Injection in 200–500 ml sterile saline for 3–5 days

Dosage and duration should be adjusted by a veterinarian based on clinical evaluation.

Overdose

Overdose may cause neuromuscular blockade. Use strictly according to veterinary direction.

Withdrawal Periods

Animals and birds must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 5 weeks after the last treatment.
Not for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption unless specifically advised by a veterinarian.

Special Safety Precautions for the Person Administering the Product

None required under normal handling conditions

Special Precautions for Storage

• Store in a dry place below 30°C
• Do not refrigerate
• Keep away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children

Nature and Contents of the Container

• Clear to slightly yellowish solution, free of visible particles
• Available in 100 ml amber glass vials, packed in carton boxes

For veterinary use only. Consult a veterinarian before use.