Gentamicin

Overview

Gentamicin's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
120 mg	120 (120)	As recommended.		For prophylaxis in high risk patients before induction of anaesthesia
160 mg	160 (160)	As recommended.		For urinary tract infections, if renal function is not impaired.
4 to 8 mg	6 (6)	As recommended.	Intra Thecal	As Required
3 to 5 mg/kg	4 (4)	As recommended.	IV,IM	In 3-4 divided doses for 7-10 days. Doses vary according to indication.
0.3 %	0.3 (0.3)	As recommended.	Optical
1 mg/kg/d	1 (1)	6 hourly	Otic	1-2 drops
1 mg/kg/dose	1 (1)	8 hourly	PO	For prevention of becterial endocarditis. NOT to exceed 80 mg with ampicillin (1-2g). 30 minutes prior to procedures.
0.1 %	0.1 (0.1)	8 hourly	Topical	Or twice a day if needed.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
0.3 %	0.3 (0.3)	6 hourly	Ear	-
2 to 1.5 mg/kg	1.8 (1.75)	8 hourly	Intra Muscular
2.5 mg/kg	2.5 (2.5)	8 hourly	Intra Venous	-
0.3 %	0.3 (0.3)	6 hourly	Opthalmic	-
0.3 %	0.3 (0.3)	6 hourly	Topical	-
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
2.5 mg/kg	2.5 (2.5)	8 hourly	Intramuscular
2.5 mg/kg	2.5 (2.5)	8 hourly	Intravenous
0.3 %	0.3 (0.3)	6 hourly	Topical