Gentadox WS

Gentamicin 5% & doxycycline 10% water-soluble powder

  • Composition
  • Contains per gram powder:
  • Doxycycline hyclate
    100 mg.
  • Gentamicin sulfate
    50 mg.

Description

Doxycycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and has bacteriostatic action against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella spp., Campylobacter spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Pasteurella spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. Doxycycline is also active against Chlamydia spp., Mycoplasma spp. and Rickettsia spp. The action of doxycycline is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Doxycycline has good affinity towards the lungs and is therefore especially useful for treatment of bacterial respiratory infections. Gentamicin sulfate belongs to the group of aminoglycosides and has bactericidal action against mainly Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Pasteurella spp. and Salmonella spp. The bactericidal action is based on inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis as well. Administered orally, gentamicin is poorly resorbed and, therefore, performs its action predominantly in the gastrointestinal tract.

Indications

Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to doxycycline and/or gentamicin like Bordetella spp., Campylobacter spp., Chlamydia spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Haemophilus spp., Mycoplasma spp. , Pasteurella spp., Rickettsia spp., Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. in calves, sheep, goats, swine and poultry.

Contra indications

Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines and/or aminoglycosides.
Administration to animals with seriously impaired renal and/or hepatic functions.
Concurrent administration of penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones and cycloserine.
Administration to animals with an active microbial digestion.

Side effects

Discolouration of teeth in young animals.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Prolonged application of high doses may result in neurotoxicity, ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.

Dosage

For oral administration.

Calves, sheep and goats:
Twice daily, 1 g per 20 kg body weight for 3 - 5 days.

Swine and poultry:
1 kg per 1000 litres of drinking water for 3 - 5 days.

Note: for pre-ruminant calves, lambs and kids only.

Withdrawal times

- For meat:
  Calves, sheep and goats: 14 days.
  Swine: 8 days.
  Poultry: 7 days.

Not for use in poultry producing eggs for human consumption.

Packaging

Sachet of 100 g and jar of 1000 g.
Gentadox WS

Product Code:

WDG