GENTAMICIN SULFATE solution/ drops

Pajjiż: Stati Uniti

Lingwa: Ingliż

Sors: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Ingredjent attiv:

GENTAMICIN SULFATE (UNII: 8X7386QRLV) (GENTAMICIN - UNII:T6Z9V48IKG)

Disponibbli minn:

H.J. Harkins Company, Inc

Rotta amministrattiva:

OPHTHALMIC

Tip ta 'preskrizzjoni:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Indikazzjonijiet terapewtiċi:

Gentamicin Sulfate Sterile 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. Gentamicin Sulfate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the components.

Sommarju tal-prodott:

Gentamicin Sulfate ophthalmic solution - Sterile, 5-mL plastic dropper bottle, box of one. STORAGE: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid exposure to excessive heat.

L-istatus ta 'awtorizzazzjoni:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Karatteristiċi tal-prodott

GENTAMICIN SULFATE- GENTAMICIN SULFATE SOLUTION/ DROPS
H.J. HARKINS COMPANY, INC
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0103-00
Gentamicin sulfate is a water-soluble antibiotic of the aminoglycoside
group.
Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is a sterile, aqueous solution
for ophthalmic use.
Each mL contains:
Active: Gentamicin Sulfate USP (equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin base)
Preservative: Benzalkonium Chloride
Inactives: Disodium Phosphate, Monosodium Phosphate, and Sodium
Chloride. The pH range is from
6.8 to 7.3.
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. The
structural formula is as follows:
Microbiology
Gentamicin sulfate is active in vitro against many 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.
Gentamicin Sulfate Sterile 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.
Gentamicin Sulfate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution is contraindicated in
patients with known
hypersensitivity to any of the components.
NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution
is not for injection.
It should never be injected su