What is Gentamicin: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Gentamicin overview

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Generic Names:

  • Gentamicin Sulfate

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How it’s taken:

What is Gentamicin used for?

Gentamicin is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. Gentamicin has been used to treat infections of the bone, heart, pelvis, brain (meningitis), lungs, urinary tract, blood, and others. Gentamicin is a generic drug also sold under the brand names Gentak and Garamycin. Gentamicin was discovered in 1963. In the treatment of some bacterial infections, gentamicin use is common.

What form(s) does Gentamicin come in

What are common Gentamicin doses?

  • Bottle 1GM of

  • Bottle 5GM of

  • Bottle 5ML of 0.3%

  • Tube 15GM of 0.1%

  • Tube 30GM of 0.1%

  • Vial 2ML of 10MG/ML

  • Vial 2ML of 40MG/ML

  • Vial 20ML of 40MG/ML

Common Gentamicin prescriptions

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    15ml of 0.3% bottle

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    5ml of 0.3% bottle

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    15gm of 0.1% tube

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    3.5gm of 0.3% tube

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    30gm of 0.1% tube

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    15gm of 0.1% tube of cream

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    30gm of 0.1% tube of cream

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    15gm of 0.1% tube of ointment

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    30gm of 0.1% tube of ointment

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    20ml of 40mg/ml vial

  • Gentamicin Sulfate
    2ml of 40mg/ml vial

How to take Gentamicin

What to do if you miss a dose of Gentamicin

Gentamicin contraindications

Gentamicin warnings

Gentamicin interactions