warnings
WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic solution is not for injection. It should never be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be directly introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye.
FDA label e57ceeb7-af72-42b5-95b2-4c39b705ce8a
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- 21de4ecd-11bf-41bc-8108-8f3100ecf7ee
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- e57ceeb7-af72-42b5-95b2-4c39b705ce8a
- Version
- 7
- Effective date
- 2019-05-30
- Source export date
- 2026-08-01
- Source partition
- 9
- Source file
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- Import run
- 20260801T225920Z
- Imported at
- 2026-08-01 23:20:55
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adverse reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS 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. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch + Lomb, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.