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 | q4-6h, may increase to q30-60min if needed | 7-10 days max | Gram-negative ocular infections | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Gentamicin Ophthalmic monograph, Dosages, printed p.1370-1371 (corpus PDF p.1397-1398). [CORRECTED - the 2026-08-12 note asserting no gentamicin ophthalmic monograph exists in the held 10th ed is FALSE. It exists as a standalone monograph between Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic and Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic and carries a Dosages block. The earlier locator pointed at printed p.1429 Gentamicin Topical, a different entry.] Add - "Gentamicin should not be used if a full-thickness corneal wound is present, as gentamicin is toxic […]" |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.199 | 5-10 mg/kg slowly i.v. (over 30 min), i.m., s.c. q24h |
| 2–4 | SC | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.382 | • 2-4 mg/kg q8h or 9-14 mg/kg q24h SQ, IM, or IV. |
| 9–14 | SC | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.382 | • 2-4 mg/kg q8h or 9-14 mg/kg q24h SQ, IM, or IV. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 q4-6h, may increase to q30-60min if needed. 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.