Gentamicin Ophthalmic Solution

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

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

Sterile

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Gentamicin Ophthalmic Solution Description

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

Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is a sterile, aqueous solution for ophthalmic use.

Each mL contains:
Active: Gentamicin Sulfate USP (equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin base)
Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride
Inactives: Disodium Phosphate, Monosodium Phosphate, and Sodium Chloride. The pH range is from 6.8 to 7.3.

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 powder and is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. The structural formula is as follows:

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