Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Gentamicin Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Gram-negative ocular infections. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gentamicin Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gentocin Ophthalmic, Genoptic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Corneal epithelial toxicity with prolonged use | q4-8h | 7-10 days max | Gram-negative ocular infections | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Aminoglycoside binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Bactericidal concentration-dependent. Excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Corneal epithelial toxicity with prolonged use (>7-10 days). Good for gram-negative ocular infections. Can be used with corneal ulcers. Resistance increasing.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gentamicin Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Corneal epithelial toxicity with prolonged use q4-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gentamicin Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Gentamicin Ophthalmic in dogs include: 7-10 days max. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gentamicin Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Gram-negative ocular infections.
These are general warnings for Gentamicin Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Corneal epithelial toxicity with prolonged use (>7-10 days). Good for gram-negative ocular infections. Can be used with corneal ulcers. Resistance increasing.
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.