To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Gentamicin Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Gentamicin Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Gentamicin. Full label: DailyMed.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Gentamicin Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Gentamicin Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Gentamicin Injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus species (indole-positive and indole-negative), Escherichia coli, Klebsiella-Enterobacter-Serratia species, Citrobacter species and Staphylococcus species (coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative). Clinical studies have shown gentamicin injection to be effective in bacterial neonatal sepsis; bacterial septicemia and serious bacterial infections of the central nervous system (meningitis), urinary tract, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract (including peritonitis), skin, bone and soft tissue (including burns).
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Gentamicin. Full label: DailyMed.
Gentamicin injection may be given IM or IV. The patient’s pretreatment body weight should be obtained for calculation of correct dosage. The dosage of aminoglycosides in obese patients should be based on an estimate of the lean body mass.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Hypersensitivity to gentamicin is a contraindication to its use. A history of hypersensitivity or serious toxic reactions to other aminoglycosides may contraindicate use of gentamicin because of the known cross-sensitivity of patients to drugs in this class.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
(See BOXED WARNINGS.) Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in non-asthmatic people. Aminoglycosides can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC at 1-800-551-7176 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. Nephrotoxicity Adverse renal effects, as demonstrated by the presence of casts, cells or protein in the urine or by rising BUN, NPN, serum creatinine or oliguria, have been reported.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
151 products from 91 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armycin 0.1% Cream | Gentamicin (0.1%) | S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Biogaracin 80mg Injection | Gentamicin (80mg) | Biochem Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited. | |
| Biogracin 80mg Injection | Gentamicin (80mg) | Biochem Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited. | |
| Fucilone Cream | Gentamicin | Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Genatin 10mg Injection | Gentamicin (10mg) | Shiv Pharmaceutical Laboratories | |
| Genatin 40 40mg Injection | Gentamicin (40mg) | Shiv Pharmaceutical Laboratories | |
| Genatin 80mg Injection | Gentamicin (80mg) | Tablets India Limited. | |
| Genatin Ear Drop | Gentamicin | Shiv Pharmaceutical Laboratories | |
| Genatin Eye Drop | Gentamicin | Shiv Pharmaceutical Laboratories | |
| Genmycin 0.2%W/W Cream | Gentamicin (0.2%W/W) | S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. | |
| GENTAMYCIN 80MG Injection | Gentamicin (80MG) | Biochem Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited. | |
| Gentec 80mg Injection | Gentamicin (80mg) | Umedica | |
| Genticyn 20mg Injection | Gentamicin (20mg) | Abbott India Ltd. | |
| Genticyn 20mg Solution | Gentamicin (20mg) | Abbott India Ltd. | |
| Genticyn 80mg Injection | Gentamicin (80mg) | Abbott India Ltd. | |
| Genticyn Solution | Gentamicin | Abbott India Ltd. | |
| Gentin 0.2% W/W Ointment | Gentamicin (0.2% W/W) | Nepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Gentin Eye Drop | Gentamicin | Nepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Gmicin 40mg Injection | Gentamicin (40mg) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Alpagen 40mg Injection | Gentamicin (40mg) | Alpa Laboratories Ltd | vial of 30 ml Injection |
| Biogesic 20mg/2ml Injection | Gentamicin (20mg/2ml) | Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Dermycin 0.3% Cream | Gentamicin (0.3%) | Dermo Care Laboratories | tube of 20 gm Cream |
| Diclogenta Eye Drop | Gentamicin (0.3%) | Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Eldegenta Eye Drop | Gentamicin (0.3% w/v) | Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Elgenta 80mg Injection | Gentamicin (80mg) | Elcliff Formulations Pvt Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| G Mycin 80mg Injection | Gentamicin (80mg) | BPL | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| G Mycin Eye Drop | Gentamicin (0.3% w/v) | BPL | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| G Mycin Injection | Gentamicin (NA) | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Garacin 40mg Injection | Gentamicin (40mg) | Staunch Biotech | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Garamax 40mg Injection | Gentamicin (40mg) | Admac Pharma Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
Gentamicin is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Pneumonia, Cystic fibrosis, Meningitis, Peritonitis, Endocarditis, Susceptible infections.
For Pneumonia: Acetylcysteine, Dapsone, Erythromycin, Flucloxacillin, Roxithromycin.
For Cystic fibrosis: Acetylcysteine, Imipenem + Cilastatin, Meropenem.
For Meningitis: Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G), Flucloxacillin, Meropenem, Rifampicin.
For Endocarditis: Flucloxacillin, Imipenem + Cilastatin.
For Susceptible infections: Erythromycin, Imipenem + Cilastatin, Roxithromycin.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
