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What is Gentamicin

Gentamicin SULFATE
Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3%
Gentamicin sulfate is a water soluble antibiotic of the aminoglycoside group. Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is a sterile, aqueous solution buffered with dibasic sodium phosphate and monobasic sodium phosphate to approximately pH 7 (pH range 6.5 - 7.5) for ophthalmic use. Each mL contains Gentamicin sulfate, USP (equivalent to 3 mg Gentamicin base), sodium chloride; and benzalkonium chloride (0.1 mg) as a preservative. 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.
Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the topical treatment of ocular bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, 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.
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Compare prices at online shops


StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
0 .115 cream$26.91Canada, UK
0 .3%5 solution$22.99Canada, UK
0 .1%15 grams$18.00Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
0 .10%15 g$29.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .3%op15 g$35.23USA
40 mg20 ml$139.90Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey


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StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
40 mg/1ml10 ml$0.15
0 .3%/5ml5 ml$0.10
0 .1%15 g$18.72USA
0 .3%1 ointment$25.59Canada, UK
0 .3%5 ml$15.98Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
0 .3%5 ml$24.89Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .3%5 ml$27.23Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .3%7 .5ml$32.01Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .3%7 .5ml$33.50Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .3%15 ml$36.87Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
40 mg/1ml1 .5ml$0.06
GARAMYCIN Injection / 60mg (1.5ml units) $0.06Fulford (India)
Garamycin (vial) 20 mg/2 mL x 1's $1.64
20 mg/1ml2 ml$0.11
Gen 40 mg Injection $0.06
Genster 800 mg Injection $0.06
Genster 80mg x 2mL INJ / 1 $0.11
0 .3%/1ml5 ml$0.14
Gentacos 5 ml Drop $0.03
Gentamax Eye 5 ml Drop $0.02
GENTAMAX INJECTION 1 vial(s) (30 ML injection each) $0.34Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Gentamax 80 mg Injection $0.05
GENTAMAX INJECTION 1 vial(s) (2 ML injection each) $0.06Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Gentamerck 0.1 % x 5 g x 1's $0.94
0 .3%/1ml5 ml$0.10
Gentamide Eye 5 ml Drop $0.02
Gentamide 0.3% Drop $0.09Sunways India Pvt Ltd
GENTAMIDE 0.3% DROPS 1 packet(s) (5 ML drop each) $0.09Sunways India Pvt Ltd
GENTAMIDE eye drops 0.3 % v/v x 5ml $0.09Sunways
20 mg/1ml2 ml$0.14
Gentapar P 40 mg Injection $0.07
80 mg/2ml2 ml$0.11
40 mg x 1 mL x 1.5ml $0.05
Genticyn 60 mg Injection $0.05
Genticyn 80mg Injection $0.07Abbott India Ltd
10 mg x 1 mL x 2ml $0.09
Genticyn 20 mg Injection $0.09
Genticyn 80 mg Injection $0.11
Genticyn Eye Drop $0.13Abbott India Ltd
40 mg/1ml2 ml$0.10
Gentomarc 80 mg Injection $0.05
Gentyric E/E 5 ml Drop $0.02
40 mg x 2ml $0.10
GENTYRIC 80MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (2 ML injection each) $0.11Euphoric Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Intagenta 1200 mg Injection $0.01
Intagenta 80mg x 2mL INJ / 20ml $0.23
80 mg x 2 mL x 2ml $0.09
20 mg/1ml2 ml$0.10
Intragen E/E 5 ml Drop $0.04
Intragen 40 mg Injection $0.05
80 mg x 2ml $0.09
Intragen 80 mg Injection $0.09
Intragen 80mg INJ / 2ml $0.09
INTRAGEN Injection / 40mg (2ml units) $0.10Intra Labs
INTRAGEN Injection / 80mg (2ml units) $0.10Intra Labs
RiteMED Gentamicin 80 mg/2 mL x 10's $23.17
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References

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Gentamicin - Frequently asked Questions

Can Gentamicin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Can Gentamicin be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Gentamicin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Gentamicin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Gentamicin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

Patient reports

Patient reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet


One patient reported side effects

Does the Gentamicin Have Any Side Effects?
Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Gentamicin. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Gentamicin.
Patients%
No side effects1
100.0%


Two patients reported price estimates

Do you think The Price of Gentamicin is Worth It?
Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Gentamicin medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients%
Not expensive1
50.0%
Expensive1
50.0%


One patient reported frequency of use

How often should I take Gentamicin?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Gentamicin should take 3 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
3 times in a day1
100.0%


One patient reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Gentamicin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients%
101-200mg1
100.0%


One patient reported time for results

How long will I use Gentamicin before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Gentamicin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Gentamicin kindly click here
Patients%
1 month1
100.0%


Patient reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet


One patient reported age

Patients%
46-601
100.0%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology