Intamycin Vet Powder(Gentamicin)
Therapeutic Group: Animal Health
Presentation
Each gram powder contains Gentamicin Sulfate BP equivalent to Gentamicin 200 mg.
Description
Gentamicin is a powerful broad-spectrum aminoglycoside bactericidal antibiotic act through preventing protein synthesis. It is active against wide range gram positive and gram-negative bacteria. Gentamicin is slowly absorbed in the gastro intestinal tract but predominantly active (Locally) against gastro intestinal tract infections.
Indications
Poultry: It is highly effective against different diseases caused by wide range of gram (+) ve and gram (-) ve bacteria like, Salmonellosis, Colibacillosis, Pasteurellosis, Infectious Coryza, Enteritis, CRD, CCRD, Early chick mortality (due to bacterial infection) and secondary bacterial infection in viral diseases.
Cattle, Sheep, Goat and buffalo: It is used for Pyometra, Hemorrhagic septicemia, PPR, Respiratory tract infection and Urinary tract infections.
Dosage & Administration
Poultry: 5-10 mg/kg body weight or 1 gm/ 2 Liters of drinking water for 3-5 days.
Cattle, Sheep, Goat and Buffalo: 3 gm/ 20 kg body weight twice daily for 3-5 days.
Or as directed by the registered veterinarian.
Side Effects
Prolonged intake in higher dose may cause neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
Precautions
Prolonged intake in higher dose may cause neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
Withdrawal Period
Meat & Egg: 7 days
Storage
Do not store above 30 0C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Intamycin vet 100 gm powder: Each box contains 1 sachet of Intamycin vet 100 gm powder