GENTAVET GENTAMICIN INJECTION
Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)
Patient Information leaflet
(PIL)
20-06-2017
Summary of Product characteristics
(SPC)
01-07-2013
Active ingredient:
gentamicin as sulfate(50mg/mL)
Available from:
PHARM TECH
INN (International Name):
gentamicin as sulfate(50mg/mL)
Pharmaceutical form:
PARENTERAL LIQUID/SOLUTION/SUSPENSION
Units in package:
100mL
Class:
Veterinary Medicine
Manufactured by:
BAYER AUSTRALIA
Therapeutic group:
CAT | DOG | HORSE | BITCH | CASTRATE | CAT - QUEEN | CAT - TOM | COLT | DONKEY | ENDURANCE HORSE | FILLY | FOAL | GELDING | HIGH
Therapeutic area:
antibiotic
Therapeutic indications:
ANTIBIOTICS - ORAL, PARENTERAL | BACTERIAL INFECTION | AIRSACCULITIS | AMOXYCILLIN SENSITIVE BACTERIA | ANAEROBIC BACTERIAL INFECTION | ASSOCIATED WITH VIRAL DISEASE | AVIAN MYCOPLASMAS | CLAVULANIC ACID SENSITIVE | COCCIDIOSIS | CORYZA | CRD | DERMATOSES | DIARRHOEA | ENDOMETRITIS | ENTERITIS | ENZOOTIC PNEUMONIA | ESCHERICHIA COLI | EUROPEAN BROOD DISEASE | GENTAMICIN SENSITIVE | GRAM NEGATIVE ORGANISMS | GRAM POSITIVE ORGANISMS | HYPERMOTILITY | INFECTED WOUNDS | INFECTIONS | LACTATING | MASTITIS | POST PARTURIENT BACTERIAL INFE | PRIMARY BACTERIAL INFECTION | PROTOZOAL INFECTIONS | PYOMETRA | SALMONELLOSIS | SINUSITIS | SULFADIAZINE SENSITIVE BACTERI | SYSTEMIC BACTERIAL INFECTION | TRIMETHOPRIM SENSITIVE BACTERI | TYLOSIN SENSITIVE BACTERIA
Product summary:
For the treatment of bacterial infections in dogs, cats and horses due to organisms susceptible to gentamicin.NOT TO BE USED in food producing species of animals. NOT TO BE USED in pregnant animals. USE ONLY in situations where sensitivity testing indicates no other alternative antibiotic.
Authorization status:
Registered but not available
Authorization date:
2004-03-31
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
NOT TO BE USED IN FOOD PRODUCING
SPECIES OF ANIMALS.
NOT TO BE USED IN PREGNANT ANIMALS
USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE SENSITIVITY
TESTING INDICATES NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE
ANTIBIOTIC.
DOGS AND CATS: IV, IM OR SC; 5MG/KG
bodyweight twice daily on the first day and
then once daily.
HORSES: IV or IM; 2.3mg/kg bodyweight three
times daily.
Intrauterine: Instil 40-50ml diluted with 200 to
300ml sterile saline using aseptic technique
daily for 3 to 5 days during oestrus.
PRECAUTION: Use with caution if animal is
suffering impaired renal function.
Use with caution in foals due to their greater
susceptibility to Gentamicin nephrotoxicity.
MEAT WITHOLDING PERIOD:
NOT TO BE USED IN HORSES
INTENDED FOR HUMAN
CONSUMPTION.
Dispose of empty container by
wrapping with paper and putting
in garbage Store below 25
o
C
(Air Conditioning), Protect form
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PHARM TECH PTY LIMITED
8 Apollo Ave, WEST PYMBLE
NSW 2073, AUSTRALIA
InfoLine: 0500 886 668
www.pharmtech.com.au
APVMA Approval No:
58415/100/0304
BATCH:
EXPIRY:
PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL REMEDY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
GENTAVET
GENTAMICIN INJECTION
EACH ML CONTAINS GENTAMICIN 50MG
(AS THE SULFATE)
100ML
FOR THE TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
IN DOGS, CATS AND HORSES DUE TO
ORGANISMS SUSCEPTIBLE TO GENTAMICIN.
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Summary of Product characteristics
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
A18299/02/AUS
GENTAVET GENTAMICIN INJECTION
SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION, CONTACTS
Bayer Australia Ltd
875 Pacific Highway
Pymble NSW 2073
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
1800 033 111
24 hour Emergency Service Australia Wide, Toll Free
CONTACT POINT (FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS)
Animal Health Division
(02) 9391 6000
Full Product Name
GENTAVET GENTAMICIN INJECTION
Other Names
N/A
Product Use
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
For the treatment of bacterial infections in dogs, cats and
horses due
to organisms susceptible to Gentamicin.
Creation Date
28 August 2012
Revision Date
3 September 2013
SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification
CLASSIFIED AS A NON HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
CLASSIFIED AS NON DANGEROUS GOODS
according to criteria of NOHSC Australia and ADG Code.
Poison Schedule 4
Risk Phrases
None allocated
Safety Phrases
None allocated
SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION
INGREDIENTS
CAS NO
PROPORTION
Gentamicin sulfate
1405-41-0
5% w/v
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio
of components may vary slightly. Minor
quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also present.
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SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
Label Regulated First
Aid Statement
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information
Centre.
Phone Australia 131126.
Scheduled Poisons
Poison schedule 4.
Poisons Information Centres in each State capital city can
provide
additional assistance for scheduled poisons. Phone 131126.
Inhalation
Remove from further exposure and into fresh
air until recovered.
Give artificial
resuscitation if breathing has stopped. Seek medical
advice if
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