Gentamicin belongs to the group of aminoglycosides and acts bactericidal against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Klebsiella, Pasteurella and Salmonella spp. The bactericidal action is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis.
Chickens: Prevention of early mortality involving E. coli, Salmonella thimurium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa susceptible to gentamicin.
Pigs: Treatment of porcine colibacillosis caused by E. Coli sensitive to gentamicin.
Chickens: 1ml of Gentacin 10% diluted to 99ml of sterile saline solution and injected aseptically at 0.2ml per day old chicken subcutaneously in the neck.
Piglets: 2.5ml of Gentacin 10% diluted to 47.5ml of sterile saline solution and injected aseptically at 1ml per piglet intramuscularly.
| Suitable for | Swine, Poultry | 
|---|---|
| Product type | Injection | 
| Packing | 100ml | 
| Content | Gentamycin (as sulphate) 100mg / ml | 
| Indication | Chickens: Prevention of early mortality involving E. coli, Salmonella thimurium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa susceptible to gentamicin. Pigs: Treatment of porcine colibacillosis caused by E. Coli sensitive to gentamicin. |