Gentamicin Ophthalmic Ointment

Generic name: gentamicin sulfate
Dosage form: ophthalmic ointment
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2022.

Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.3%

STERILE

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DESCRIPTION:

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:

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:

Microbiology: Gentamicin sulfate is active in vitro against many strains of the following microorga...