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Each mL of Gentamicin Sulfate Solutioncontains gentamicin sulfate veterinary equivalent to 100 mg gentamicinbase; 2.4 mg sodium metabisulfite; 0.8 mg sodium sulfite, anhydrous; 0.1mg edetate disodium; 10 mg benzyl alcohol as preservative; water forinjection q.s.
Indications
Gentamicin SulfateSolution is recommended for the control of bacterial infections of theuterus (metritis) in horses and as an aid in improving conception inmares with uterine infections caused by bacteria sensitive togentamicin.
Bacteriologic studies should be conducted to identifythe causative organism and to determine its sensitivity to gentamicinsulfate. Sensitivity discs of the drug are available for this purpose.
Dosage and Administration
Therecommended dose is 20 to 25 mL (2.0 – 2.5 grams) gentamicin sulfatesolution per day for 3 to 5 days during estrus. Each dose should bediluted with 200-500 mL of sterile physiological saline before asepticuterine infusion.
Warning
Do not use for horses intended for human consumption.
Side Effects
There have been noreports of drug hypersensitivity or adverse side effects following therecommended intrauterine infusion of gentamicin sulfate solutioncombined with sterile physiological saline in mares.
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