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Gentamicin Piglet Injection (GENTAMICIN SULFATE, USP) Piglet Injection - 5 mg/mL

Product Type: OTC ANIMAL DRUG LABEL
Autor Name: Agri Laboratories, Ltd.
Code Source: 57561-638
Route of Administration: INTRAMUSCULAR

GENTAMICIN PIGLET

Generic: GENTAMICIN SULFATE

Ingredients:

  • GENTAMICIN SULFATE GENTAMICIN : Active ingredient - moiety is basis of strength - 5 mg in 1 mL

Package Description:

  • 250 mL in 1 VIAL

DESCRIPTION


Piglet Injection Veterinary
Antibacterial
For Piglets Up to 3 days of age
Gentamicin Piglet Injection is a sterile preparation for intramuscular administration in piglets up to 3 days of age. Each milliliter contains gentamicin sulfate, USP equivalent to 5 mg gentamicin base, 2 mg sodium bisulfite, 0.1 mg edetate disodium, 7.46 mg sodium acetate, 3 mg glacial acetic acid; 1.3 mg methylparaben and 0.2 mg propylparaben as preservatives, water for injection q.s.

WARNING

Piglets injected with Gentamicin Piglet Injection must not be slaughtered for food at least 40 days following treatment. Restricted Drug (California)--use only as directed. Read accompanying directions carefully. Store between 2 o and 30 o C (36 o and 86 o F) Protect from freezing. For intramuscular use only. ANADA #: 200-394 Approved by F.D.A.

INDICATIONS

Gentamicin Piglet Injection is recommended for the treatment of porcine colibacillosis caused by strains of E.coli sensitive to gentamicin.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended dose is 1 mL (5 mg) administered intramuscularly. Gentamicin Piglet Injection is not to be used more than once in each piglet.
If piglets do not respond to treatment with Gentamicin Piglet Injection, diagnosis should be reevaluated. Clean and sterilize needles and syringes
by boiling in water for 15 minutes prior to use.
Prior to injection, disinfect the injection site and top of the vial with a suitable disinfectant, such as 70% alcohol.
Use all precautions to prevent contamination of vial contents.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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

PRECAUTIONS


Store between 2 o and 30 o C (36 o and 86 o F)

CHEMISTRY

Gentamicin is a mixture of aminoglycoside antibiotics derived from the fermentation of Micromonospora purpurea. Gentamicin sulfate, USP
is a mixture of sulfate salts of the antibiotics produced in this fermentation. The salts are weakly acidic and freely soluble in water.
Gentamicin sulfate, USP is stable in solution for the period of time indicated on the labels by the expiration date.
Gentamicin sulfate, USP contains not less than 500 micrograms of gentamicin base per milligram.

HOW SUPPLIED

Gentamicin Piglet Injection, 5 mg/mL is available in 100 mL, 250 mL and 500 mL multiple dose vials.

Antibacterial 100 Doses
Rev. 09-10
Manufactured for: Agri Laboratories, Ltd. St. Joseph, MO 64503

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Gentamicin Piglet Injection (GENTAMICIN SULFATE, USP) Piglet Injection - 5 mg/mL

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Gentamicin Piglet Injection (GENTAMICIN SULFATE, USP) Piglet Injection - 5 mg/mL

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