gentamicin sulfate

openFDA label record#

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Brand name
gentamicin sulfate
Generic name
GENTAMICIN SULFATE
Manufacturer
DIRECT RX
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
51a411a0-2671-4c1c-bf25-e29b32efed0c
SPL ID
0e997972-7ec7-5a7a-e063-6294a90aceac
Version
8
Effective date
2024-01-10
Source export date
2026-09-28
Source partition
4
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0004-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
cd2e66336a5cd2223fa3995098fdbdb84c6a7ee5c0a4addb236ccb22dd1e6887
Import run
20260929T050834Z
Imported at
2026-09-29 05:24:06
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
OPHTHALMIC

Warnings cross-check#

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warnings

WARNINGS SECTION NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic solution, USP is not for injection. It should never be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be directly introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye.

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION Bacterial and fungal corneal ulcers have developed during treatment with gentamicin ophthalmic preparations. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are ocular burning and irritation upon drug instillation, non-specific conjunctivitis, conjunctival epithelial defects and conjunctival hyperemia. Other adverse reactions which have occurred rarely are allergic reactions, thrombocytopenic purpura and hallucinations.

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