Gentamicin Sulfate Solution 100 mg/ml

529.1044a Gentamicin sulfate intrauterine solution.

Specifications: Each milliliter of the drug contains 100 milligrams of gentamicin (as the sulfate) in sterile aqueous solution.

Conditions of use:

Horses (mares)

Amount: It is administered at a dosage level of 2 to 2.5 grams per day for 3 to 5 days during estrus, each dose being diluted with 200 to 500 milliliters of sterile physiological saline before aseptic infusion into the uterus.

Indications: The drug is indicated for use for control of bacterial infections of the uterus in horses (metritis) and as an aid in improving conception in mares with uterine infections caused by bacteria sensitive to gentamicin.

Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

A tolerance of 0.1 part per million is established for negligible residues of gentamicin sulfate in the uncooked edible tissues of chickens and turkeys.

Tolerances are established for total residues of gentamicin in edible tissues of swine as follows: 0.1 part per million in muscle, 0.3 part per million in liver, and 0.4 part per million in fat and kidney.