GENTAMICIN SULFATE SOLUTION
(Legacy)
100 mg/ml

For Use in Horses Only

INDICATIONS: Gentamicin Sulfate Solution is recommended for the control of bacterial infections of the uterus (metritis) in horses and as an aid in improving conception in mares with uterine infections caused by bacteria sensitive to gentamicin.
Bacteriologic studies should be conducted to identify the causative organism and to determine its sensitivity to gentamicin sulfate. Sensitivity discs of the drug are available for this purpose.

DESCRIPTION: Each mL of Gentamicin Sulfate Solution contains: Gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 100 mg gentamicin base; 3.2 mg sodium metabisulfite; 0.1 mg edetate disodium; 1.8 mg methylparaben and 0.2 mg propylparaben as preservatives; water for injection q.s.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The recommended dose is 20 to 25 mL (2.0-2.5 grams) gentamicin sulfate solution per day for 3 to 5 days during estrus. Each dose should be diluted with 200-500 mL of sterile physiological saline before aseptic uterine infusion.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.