Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment

Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE.

Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic ointment is not for injection. It should never be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be directly introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye.

Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic ointment is indicated in the topical treatment of ocular bacterial infections including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, blepharonconjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis, and dacryocystitis, caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms:

  Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens.

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

Gentamicin sulfate is a water soluble antibiotic of the aminoglycoside group.

Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic ointment is a sterile ointment for ophthalmic use. Each gram contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin in a base of white petrolatum and mineral oil, with methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives.

Gentamicin is obtained from cultures of Micromonospora purpurea. It is a mixture of the sulfate salts of gentamicin C1, C2, and C1A. All three components appear to have similar antimicrobial activities. Gentamicin sulfate occurs as a white to buff powder and is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. The structural formula is as follows:

Structural Formula

Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment Manufacturers


  • Mwi
    Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment [Mwi]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Fera Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment [Fera Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Perrigo New York Inc
    Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment [Perrigo New York Inc]
  • A-s Medication Solutions Llc
    Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment [A-s Medication Solutions Llc]
  • Paddock Laboratories, Llc
    Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment [Paddock Laboratories, Llc]
  • E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment [E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.]

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