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Prescription Animal - Huvepharma, Inc
Generic: gentamicin sulfate
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NDC 23243-4740-3 GEN-GARD® (gentamicin sulfate) Soluble Powder Antibacterial
General Precautions Section
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Contains 120 grams of Gentamicin per jar
Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-185NET WEIGHT:360 g (12.7 oz.)
Indications & Usage Section
For use in swine drinking water only. INDICATIONS: GEN-GARD Soluble Powder is recommended for the control and treatment of colibacillosis in weanlingswine caused by strains of E. coli sensitive to gentamicin, and for the control and treatment of swine dysenteryassociated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae.
Dosage & Administration Section
DOSE: Colibacillosis - 1 level scoop per 240 gallons of drinking water for 3 consecutive days, 0.5 mg/lb/day.For proportioner use, add 1 level scoop to 2 gallons stock solution and dispense at the rate of 1 oz./gal. drinkingwater (25 mg/gal.).Swine Dysentery - 1 level scoop per 120 gallons of drinking water for 3 consecutive days, 1.0 mg/lb/day.For proportioner use, add 1 level scoop to 1 gallon stock solution and dispense at the rate of 1 oz./gal. drinkingwater (50 mg/gal.).
User Safety Warnings Section
NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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Residue Warning Section
Each gram contains: gentamicin sulfate equivalent to333.33 mg gentamicin base.
RESIDUE WARNIN G: Swine treated with the recommended dose of GEN-GARD Soluble Powder must not be slaughtered for food for at least ten (10) days following the last treatment.
Storage And Handling Section
Do not store or offer medicated water in rusty metal containers.
Read package insert directions carefully. Store between 2º and 30ºC (36º and 86ºF). For use in swine drinking water only. Restricted drug (California)- Use only as directed.
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GEN-GARD® (gentamicin sulfate) Soluble Powder Antibacterial
General Precautions Section
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For Swine Drinking Water Only.
Residue Warning Section
DESCRIPTION: Each gram of GEN-GARD Soluble Powder contains gentamicin sulfateequivalent to 333.33 mg gentamicin base.
RESIDUE WARNING: Swine treated with the recommended dose ofGEN-GARD Soluble Powder must not be slaughtered for food for at least ten(10) days following the last treatment.
Indications & Usage Section
INDICATIONS: GEN-GARD Soluble Powder is recommended for the control and treatmentof colibacillosis in weanling swine caused by strains of E. coli sensitive to gentamicinand for the control and treatment of swine dysentery associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae.
Dosage & Administration Section
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: GEN-GARD Soluble Powder is available in a 360 gramjar. The 360 gram jar contains a scoop that provides approximately 18 grams of productwhen level full.
For Control and Treatment of Colibacillosis - Administer GEN-GARD Soluble Powder indrinking water at the recommended level of 25 mg per gallon (1 scoop/240 gallons) forthree consecutive days.
For Control and Treatment of Swine Dysentery - Administer GEN-GARD Soluble Powder indrinking water at the recommended level of 50 mg per gallon (1 scoop/120 gallons) forthree consecutive days.
The concentration of the medication should be adjusted in extremely hot or coldweather to ensure a gentamicin dosage of approximately 0.5 mg/lb/day for 3 days forcolibacillosis or 1.0 mg/lb/day for 3 days for swine dysentery. A 50-lb pig will, underaverage conditions, consume 0.9 gallon of water per day.
For swine dysentery, if the condition recurs, the medication may be repeated. Becauseof the tendency for the disease to recur on a premise with a history of swine dysentery,a control program should be used following treatment.
Instructions For Use Section
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: To prepare medicated water, mix GEN-GARD Soluble Powder anddrinking water according to the following tables:
Proportioner Use: For Control and Treatment of Colibacillosis Add 18 g (1 scoop) GEN-GARD to 2 gallons of water to make stock solution anddispense at the rate of one ounce per gallon of drinking water. This will result indrinking water that contains 25 mg/gallon.
For Control and Treatment of Swine Dysentery Add 18 g (1 scoop) GEN-GARD to 1 gallon of water to make stock solution anddispense at the rate of one ounce per gallon of drinking water. This will result indrinking water that contains 50 mg/gallon.
Bulk Preparation: For Control and Treatment of Colibacillosis Add 18 g (1 scoop) GEN-GARD to 240 gallons of water.
For Control and Treatment of Swine Dysentery Add 18 g (1 scoop) GEN-GARD to 120 gallons of water.
Medicated drinking water should not be stored or offered in rusty containers since thedrug is quickly destroyed in such containers.
Medicated water should be prepared daily and be the sole source of drinking water for3 consecutive days.
The daily water consumption figures shown below are approximations for mildtemperatures and are presented as a guide only. Actual water consumption varies withenvironmental temperature, humidity, and diet.
Adverse Reactions Section
SIDE EFFECTS: There have been no reported side effects following the recommended useof GEN-GARD Soluble Powder in swine.
To report suspected adverse drug events, for technical assistance or to obtaina copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), contact Huvepharma, Inc. at 1-877-994-4883 orwww.huvepharma.us. For additional information about adverse drug experience reportingfor animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or http://www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.
Contraindications Section
CONTRAINDICATIONS: There are no known contraindications to this drug when usedas directed.
Storage And Handling Section
STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store between 2° and 30°C (36° and 86°F)
HOW SUPPLIED: GEN-GARD Soluble Powder is available in a 360 gram jar with 2 jarsper shipper.
Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-185 Not for Use in Humans Keep Out of Reach of Children Restricted Drug (California) – use only as directed
Manufactured forHuvepharma, Inc.Peachtree City, GA 30269Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rev. 04-2022
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