Can gentamicin be given to animals?
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic indicated for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. It is normally used as the sulphate salt. In veterinary medicine gentamicin is used mainly as a solution for injection for pigs, cattle and horses and as an oral solution for poultry.
What is Gentamicin spray used for in dogs?
Gentamicin with Betamethasone Topical Spray is used to treat infected superficial lesions in dogs. It features strong anti-inflammatory and antipruitic action. Gentamicin is highly effective in controlling canine dermatologic infections and it rapidly reduces inflammation and itching.
Can you use gentamicin on a dog with an infection?
Gentamicin can also be used in conjunction with other treatments, if the infection is a secondary condition. Gentamicin is only available through prescription. You should never use gentamicin on your dog unless recommended by your vet. Don’t use gentamicin formulated for humans, as your pet may not react well and the dose can be toxic.
What kind of antibiotics can I give my Dog?
Gentamicin for Dogs. Antibiotics from the same groups as gentamicin include amikacin, kanamycin and neomycin. Gentamicin fights bacteria that may infect the blood, the respiratory system, skin or ears. Gentamicin is marketed as Garamycin, Gentocin and Jenamicin and has been approved for use in dogs.
How much gentamicin is in an injectable solution?
Gentamicin is available in a 100 mg/ml injectable solution. Gentamicin is available in a wide variety of topical solutions for treatment of superficial eye infections or ear solutions for infections in the ear.
How often should I give my Cat gentamicin?
The usual dose for cats 3 to 4 mg per pound (5 to 8 mg/kg) once daily by intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous administration. When applied topically, the dose and frequency depends on the type of condition being treated. Gentamicin is usually applied two or three times daily.
Do you need a prescription for gentamicin for dogs?
This topical spray used on dogs for the treatment of infected superficial lesions caused by bacteria. It contains gentamicin, an antibiotic, and betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory. Betagen requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
How is gentamicin used to treat glaucoma in cats?
Gentamicin (brand names: Genoptic®, Gentak®) is a topical aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It can also be used to treat end-stage glaucoma (increased eye pressures). Its use in cats and dogs to treat bacterial infections in the eye and glaucoma is sometimes ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’.
When to use gentamicin and betamethasone for dogs?
Gentamicin and Betamethasone with Clotrimazole (antifungal) is used in the treatment of canine acute and chronic otitis externa caused by susceptible strains of yeast and bacteria.
Are there any side effects of gentamicin spray?
This topical spray is for the treatment of infected superficial lesions caused by bacteria. It contains gentamicin, an antibiotic, and betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory. Serious side effects have not been frequently reported. Prolonged use of this medication may allow the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms such as fungi and yeasts.