Each ml contains:
Each 2ml ampoule contain 80mg of Gentamicin in the form of Gentamicin Sulphate. Qualitative and quantitative composition Each ampoule (2 ml) contains Gentamicin Sulphate equivalent to 80 mg Gentamicin base. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. Pharmaceutical form Solution for injection. Each ampoule contains a sterile, clear, colourless solution. The solution is preservative free. 4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications Gentamicin is indicated in adolescents, children and adults for the following: The treatment of systemic infections due to susceptible bacteria such as, bacteraemia, septicaemia, urinary-tract infections and severe chest infections. Consideration should be given to official local guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. 4.2 Posology and method of administration Posology Adults The daily recommended dose in adults with normal renal function is 3-6mg/kg body weight per day as one (preferred) up to two single doses. Serious infections In life-threatening infections the frequency of dosage may need to be increased to 6-hourly and the quantity of each dose may also be increased at the discretion of the clinician up to a total dosage of 5mg/kg in 24 hours. In such cases it is advisable to monitor gentamicin serum levels. If renal function is not impaired, 160mg once daily may be used in some cases.
Gentamicin is a potent bactericidal antibiotic. With a wide range of activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisma. Pseudomonas and Proleus organisms are in the main particularly susceptible to the action of gentamicin as also are strains of Staphylococcus resistant to other antibiotics.
INDICATIONS
Gentamicin injectable are indicated in the treatment of systemic infections due to sensitive organisms.
Urinary Tract Infections:
Here, gentamic's activity against some of the troublesome, generally resistant Gramnegative bacilli is invaluable.
Especially to be mentioned are pseudomonas and proteus spp which are often difficult to eradicate.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Store below 25ºC and protect from light. To be sold on the prescription of a registered.
Medical practitioner only.
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