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 | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q12h | 7-14 days | Gram-negative otitis externa | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed, printed p.1478-1479, 'Corticosteroid/Antimicrobial Agents, Otic' (gentamicin-containing otic products: Otomax/Gentizol/MalOtic/Otibiotic ointment, GenOne/GentaOtic/Vet Beta-Gen solution, Mometamax suspension, Easotic suspension); frequency support at printed p.1470, 'Antibacterial Agents, Otic' |
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 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 See the cited source for the printed regimen 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.