Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Gentamicin Otic is used in dogs for Gram-negative otitis externa. Routes documented in dogs: Otic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gentamicin Otic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gentocin Otic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otic | Verify tympanic membrane intact before use | q12h | 7-14 days | Gram-negative otitis externa | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1497 (2026-08-01). |
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Aminoglycoside providing bactericidal activity against gram-negative organisms including Pseudomonas in ear infections.
OTOTOXIC if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Verify TM integrity before use. Vestibular and auditory damage possible. Common component of combination otic products.
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 Otic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Otic Verify tympanic membrane intact before use q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gentamicin Otic in dogs: Otic.
Cited course lengths for Gentamicin Otic in dogs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gentamicin Otic is indicated in dogs for: Gram-negative otitis externa.
These are general warnings for Gentamicin Otic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. OTOTOXIC if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Verify TM integrity before use. Vestibular and auditory damage possible. Common component of combination otic products.
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin Otic 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.