Gentamicin for Horses - Sulfate Inj 100mg/ml - 100ml (Manufacturer may vary) - [Bacterial Infection Treatment]

Gentamicin Sulfate Injectable Solution is prescribed and used by veterinarians to treat bacterial infections of the uterus in horses. It may also be used to aid conception in mares with bacterial uterine infections.

Key Benefits

• recommended for the control of bacterial infections of the uterus metritis in horses
• aid in improving conception in mares with uterine infections caused by bacteria sensitive to gentamicin.
• for horses

Indications

Gentamicin Sulfate Solution is recommended for the control of bacterial infections of the uterus (metritis) in horses and as an aid in improving conception in mares with uterine infections caused by bacteria sensitive to gentamicin.

Bacteriologic studies should be conducted to identify the causative organism and to determine its sensitivity to gentamicin sulfate. Sensitivity discs of the drug are available for this purpose.

The recommended dose is 20 to 25 mL (2.0 - 2.5 grams) gentamicin sulfate solution per day for 3 to 5 days during estrus. Each dose should be diluted with 200-500 mL of sterile physiological saline before aseptic uterine infusion.

Caution:

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Contraindications

There are no known contraindications to this drug when used as directed.

Precautions

If hypersensitivity to any of the components develops, or if overgrowth of nonsusceptible bacteria, fungi, or yeasts occurs, treatment with Gentamicin Sulfate Solution should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted./p>

Although Gentamicin Sulfate Solution is not spermicidal, treatment should not be given the day of breeding.

Warnings

Do not use for horses intended for human consumption.

Side Effects

There have been no reports of drug hypersensitivity or adverse side effects following the recommended intrauterine infusion of gentamicin sulfate solution combined with sterile physiological saline in mares.

Storage:

Store between 2° and 30°C (36° and 86°F). Protect from freezing.