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Gentamicin Otic

Otomax component, Gentocin Otic

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Otic

Routes

Otic

Indications

Gram-negative otitis externa

Mechanism of Action

Aminoglycoside providing bactericidal activity against gram-negative organisms including Pseudomonas in ear infections.

Side effects & warnings

OTOTOXIC if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Verify TM integrity before use. Vestibular and auditory damage possible. Common component of combination otic products.

Species with Gentamicin Otic dosing data (1 dose rule)

Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Otic0 mg/kgq12hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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