Gentamicin with Betamethasone Topical Spray (formerly GentaSpray)
- BENEFITS: For the treatment of infected superficial lesions in dogs caused by bacteria sensitive to gentamicin.
- CONTRAINDICATIONS: If hypersensitivity to any of the components occurs, treatment with this product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.
- WARNINGS:
How do you use GentaSpray?
GentaSpray Dosage And Administration: Prior to treatment, remove excessive hair and clean the lesion and adjacent area. Hold the bottle upright 3 to 6 inches from the lesion and depress the sprayer head twice. Administer 2 to 4 times daily for 7 days. Each depression of the sprayer head delivers 0.7 mL of GentaSpray.Dec 2, 2021
Is GentaSpray an antibiotic?
Pharmacology. Gentamicin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is a highly effective topical treatment for bacterial infections of the skin.Dec 2, 2021
Can dogs lick GentaSpray?
A: GentaSpray will dry very quickly and it is best if the dog does not lick the area so that the drugs in the spray can work. However, if the dog does lick the area sprayed it will not hurt the dog. I would recommend keeping the dog from licking the area at least until it is dry.
Does GentaSpray have a steroid in it?
The salts are weakly acidic and freely soluble in water. Gentamicin sulfate veterinary contains not less than 500 micrograms of gentamicin base per milligram. Betamethasone valerate is a synthetic glucocorticoid.Dec 2, 2021
Can dogs use gentamicin ear drops?
Gentamicin (brand names: Gentocin®, Genoptic®, Gentak®) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial ear infections. Its use in cats and dogs to treat bacterial infections in the ears is sometimes 'off label' or 'extra label'.
Can you put Neosporin on a dog?
Neosporin can be used topically to treat minor cuts and scrapes in dogs, just like in humans. However, it is best to check with your veterinarian before using any over-the-counter medication intended for humans on your dog.Apr 13, 2021
Can metronidazole cause diarrhea in dogs?
Metronidazole can lower the amount of healthy gut bacteria in dogs, which in turn may cause more diarrhea. Its bitter flavor may also cause more drooling than usual. Other common side effects of metronidazole are: Nausea/vomiting.May 14, 2021
What is gentamicin?
What is gentamicin? Gentamicin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Gentamicin is used to treat severe or serious bacterial infections. Gentamicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.Feb 28, 2022
Can cephalexin treat skin infection in dogs?
Cephalexin (brand names Rilexine®, Keflex®, Vetolexin®) is an oral antibiotic that is used to treat pyoderma and other bacterial skin infections in dogs and is used off label or extra-label in cats to treat pyoderma and some other types of skin infections.
Is GentaSpray an antifungal?
Gentamicin Sulfate / Betamethasone Valerate Topical Spray (formerly GentaSpray) is used for canine infected superficial lesions. It features strong anti-inflammatory and antipruitic action.
Is GentaSpray for hot spots?
GentaSpray Topical Spray, 120 ml is an antibiotic spray for dogs that treats inflammation and skin infections like hot spots. This product also features strong anti-pruritic (anti-itch) action. GentaSpray is similar to GentaVed and GenOne Topical Spray.
Is Apoquel good for dogs?
Apoquel is not safe for dogs with serious infections. Zoetispetcare.com offers the following safety information: Apoquel may increase the chances of developing serious infections. Apoquel may worsen existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers.Sep 8, 2021
What is gentamicin used for in dogs?
For the treatment of infected superficial lesions in dogs caused by bacteria susceptible to gentamicin.
How much GentaSpray is in a sprayer?
Each depression of the sprayer head delivers 0.7 mL of GentaSpray Topical Spray.
What is Gentamicin sulfate?
Gentamicin sulfate veterinary is a mixture of sulfate salts of the antibiotics produced in this fermentation. The salts are weakly acidic and freely soluble in water.
How much gentamicin is in a milligram?
Gentamicin sulfate veterinary contains not less than 500 microgram s of gentamicin base per milligram.
Description
Pharmacology
- Gentamicin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is a highly effective topical treatment for bacterial infections of the skin. In vitro, gentamicin is bactericidal against a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria isolated from domestic animals.1,2 Specifically, gentamicin is active against the following organisms isolated from canine skin: Alcaligenes sp., Citrobacter sp., Kleb…
Warning
- Additionally, corticosteroids administered to dogs, rabbits, and rodents during pregnancy have produced cleft palate. Other congenital anomalies including deformed forelegs, phocomelia, and anasarca have been reported in offspring of dogs that received corticosteroids during pregnancy.
Gentaspray Topical Spray Indications
- For the treatment of infected superficial lesions in dogs caused by bacteria susceptible to gentamicin. Keep Out of Reach of Children.
Contraindications
- If hypersensitivity to any of the components occurs, discontinue treatment and institute appropriate therapy.
Dosage and Administration
- Each depression of the sprayer head delivers 0.7 mL of GentaSpray Topical Spray. TOXICITY:GentaSpray Topical Spray was well-tolerated in an abraded skin study in dogs. No treatment-related toxicological changes in the skin were observed. Systemic effects directly related to treatment were confined to histological changes in the adrenals, liver, and kidney and t…
Side Effects
- Cushing’s syndrome in dogs has been reported in association with prolonged or repeated steroid therapy.
Precautions
- Administration of recommended dose beyond 7 days may result in delayed wound healing. Animals treated longer than 7 days should be monitored closely. Avoid ingestion. Oral or parenteral use of corticosteroids, depending on dose, duration, and specific steroid may result in inhibition of endogenous steroid production following drug withdrawal. In patients presently rec…
References
- 1. Hennessey PW, et al. In vitro activity of gentamicin against bacteria isolated from domestic animals. Veterinary Medicine/Small Animal Clinician.,November 1971; 1118-1122. 2. Bachmann HJ, et al. Comparative in vitro activity of gentamicin and other antibiotics against bacteria isolated from clinical samples from dogs, cats, horses, and cattle. Veterinary Medicine/Small Animal Clin…