Please wait while the formulary information is being retrieved.
Drug overview for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate):
Generic name: GENTAMICIN SULFATE (JEN-ta-MYE-sin)
Drug class: Topical Antibiotics
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
Gentamicin is used topically in the treatment of superficial infections of the skin caused by susceptible bacteria. However, substantial evidence of effectiveness is lacking and some experts question the use of topical antibiotics in general. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, and systemic anti-infective therapy is required for the treatment of serious or extensive skin infections.
In addition, indiscriminate use of topical gentamicin may result in the emergence of organisms resistant to the drug and other aminoglycosides. For systemic uses of gentamicin, see 8:12.02.
For use of gentamicin in infections of the eye, see 52:04.04.
Generic name: GENTAMICIN SULFATE (JEN-ta-MYE-sin)
Drug class: Topical Antibiotics
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
Gentamicin is used topically in the treatment of superficial infections of the skin caused by susceptible bacteria. However, substantial evidence of effectiveness is lacking and some experts question the use of topical antibiotics in general. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, and systemic anti-infective therapy is required for the treatment of serious or extensive skin infections.
In addition, indiscriminate use of topical gentamicin may result in the emergence of organisms resistant to the drug and other aminoglycosides. For systemic uses of gentamicin, see 8:12.02.
For use of gentamicin in infections of the eye, see 52:04.04.
DRUG IMAGES
GENTAMICIN 0.1% CREAM
GENTAMICIN 0.1% OINTMENT
The following indications for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Bacterial skin and skin structure infection
Folliculitis
Furunculosis
Paronychia
Professional Synonyms:
Bacterial skin infection
Furuncle
Onychia lateralis
Onychia periungualis
Perionychia
Perionyxis
Indications:
Bacterial skin and skin structure infection
Folliculitis
Furunculosis
Paronychia
Professional Synonyms:
Bacterial skin infection
Furuncle
Onychia lateralis
Onychia periungualis
Perionychia
Perionyxis
The following dosing information is available for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate):
Gentamicin sulfate is applied topically to the skin in the form of a cream or ointment containing 0.1% gentamicin. Because the ointment helps retain moisture, it has been used in the treatment of infections on dry, eczematous, or psoriatic skin.
The cream is usually used for the treatment of wet, oozing primary infections and greasy secondary infections; the cream is also used if a water-washable preparation is desired.
A small amount of gentamicin cream or ointment should be applied gently to the cleansed affected area 3-4 times daily. The area may be covered with a sterile gauze dressing; infected stasis ulcers may be covered with gelatin packing. In the topical treatment of impetigo, crusts should be removed from the lesions to permit contact between the antibiotic and the infection. Care should be taken to avoid further contamination of the infected skin.
The cream is usually used for the treatment of wet, oozing primary infections and greasy secondary infections; the cream is also used if a water-washable preparation is desired.
A small amount of gentamicin cream or ointment should be applied gently to the cleansed affected area 3-4 times daily. The area may be covered with a sterile gauze dressing; infected stasis ulcers may be covered with gelatin packing. In the topical treatment of impetigo, crusts should be removed from the lesions to permit contact between the antibiotic and the infection. Care should be taken to avoid further contamination of the infected skin.
No enhanced Administration information available for this drug.
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| GENTAMICIN 0.1% OINTMENT | Maintenance | Adults apply a small amount to the affected area by topical route 3 times per day |
| GENTAMICIN 0.1% CREAM | Maintenance | Adults apply a small amount to the affected area by topical route 3 times per day |
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| GENTAMICIN 0.1% OINTMENT | Maintenance | Adults apply a small amount to the affected area by topical route 3 times per day |
| GENTAMICIN 0.1% CREAM | Maintenance | Adults apply a small amount to the affected area by topical route 3 times per day |
The following drug interaction information is available for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe interactions.
There are 0 moderate interactions.
The following contraindication information is available for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate):
Drug contraindication overview.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe contraindications.
There are 1 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| No disease contraindications |
The following adverse reaction information is available for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate):
Adverse reaction overview.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
There are 0 severe adverse reactions.
There are 4 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. | None. |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Erythema Hypersensitivity drug reaction Pruritus of skin Skin irritation |
The following precautions are available for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate):
No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
No enhanced Pregnancy information available for this drug.
No enhanced Lactation information available for this drug.
No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.
The following prioritized warning is available for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for GENTAMICIN SULFATE (gentamicin sulfate)'s list of indications:
| Bacterial skin and skin structure infection | |
| H60.1 | Cellulitis of external ear |
| H60.10 | Cellulitis of external ear, unspecified ear |
| H60.11 | Cellulitis of right external ear |
| H60.12 | Cellulitis of left external ear |
| H60.13 | Cellulitis of external ear, bilateral |
| L01.00 | Impetigo, unspecified |
| L01.03 | Bullous impetigo |
| L02.02 | Furuncle of face |
| L02.03 | Carbuncle of face |
| L02.12 | Furuncle of neck |
| L02.13 | Carbuncle of neck |
| L02.217 | Cutaneous abscess of flank |
| L02.221 | Furuncle of abdominal wall |
| L02.222 | Furuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank] |
| L02.223 | Furuncle of chest wall |
| L02.224 | Furuncle of groin |
| L02.225 | Furuncle of perineum |
| L02.226 | Furuncle of umbilicus |
| L02.227 | Furuncle of flank |
| L02.229 | Furuncle of trunk, unspecified |
| L02.231 | Carbuncle of abdominal wall |
| L02.232 | Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock] |
| L02.233 | Carbuncle of chest wall |
| L02.234 | Carbuncle of groin |
| L02.235 | Carbuncle of perineum |
| L02.236 | Carbuncle of umbilicus |
| L02.239 | Carbuncle of trunk, unspecified |
| L02.33 | Carbuncle of buttock |
| L02.429 | Furuncle of limb, unspecified |
| L02.439 | Carbuncle of limb, unspecified |
| L02.529 | Furuncle unspecified hand |
| L02.539 | Carbuncle of unspecified hand |
| L02.629 | Furuncle of unspecified foot |
| L02.639 | Carbuncle of unspecified foot |
| L02.821 | Furuncle of head [any part, except face] |
| L02.828 | Furuncle of other sites |
| L02.831 | Carbuncle of head [any part, except face] |
| L02.838 | Carbuncle of other sites |
| L02.92 | Furuncle, unspecified |
| L02.93 | Carbuncle, unspecified |
| L03.01 | Cellulitis of finger |
| L03.011 | Cellulitis of right finger |
| L03.012 | Cellulitis of left finger |
| L03.019 | Cellulitis of unspecified finger |
| L03.03 | Cellulitis of toe |
| L03.031 | Cellulitis of right toe |
| L03.032 | Cellulitis of left toe |
| L03.039 | Cellulitis of unspecified toe |
| L03.11 | Cellulitis of other parts of limb |
| L03.111 | Cellulitis of right axilla |
| L03.112 | Cellulitis of left axilla |
| L03.113 | Cellulitis of right upper limb |
| L03.114 | Cellulitis of left upper limb |
| L03.115 | Cellulitis of right lower limb |
| L03.116 | Cellulitis of left lower limb |
| L03.119 | Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb |
| L03.211 | Cellulitis of face |
| L03.213 | Periorbital cellulitis |
| L03.221 | Cellulitis of neck |
| L03.222 | Acute lymphangitis of neck |
| L03.31 | Cellulitis of trunk |
| L03.311 | Cellulitis of abdominal wall |
| L03.312 | Cellulitis of back [any part except buttock] |
| L03.313 | Cellulitis of chest wall |
| L03.314 | Cellulitis of groin |
| L03.315 | Cellulitis of perineum |
| L03.316 | Cellulitis of umbilicus |
| L03.317 | Cellulitis of buttock |
| L03.319 | Cellulitis of trunk, unspecified |
| L03.31A | Cellulitis of flank |
| L03.32A | Acute lymphangitis of flank |
| L03.81 | Cellulitis of other sites |
| L03.811 | Cellulitis of head [any part, except face] |
| L03.818 | Cellulitis of other sites |
| L03.90 | Cellulitis, unspecified |
| L08.9 | Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified |
| N48.22 | Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penis |
| Folliculitis | |
| L73.9 | Follicular disorder, unspecified |
| Furunculosis | |
| J34.0 | Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose |
| L02.02 | Furuncle of face |
| L02.03 | Carbuncle of face |
| L02.12 | Furuncle of neck |
| L02.13 | Carbuncle of neck |
| L02.22 | Furuncle of trunk |
| L02.221 | Furuncle of abdominal wall |
| L02.222 | Furuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank] |
| L02.223 | Furuncle of chest wall |
| L02.224 | Furuncle of groin |
| L02.225 | Furuncle of perineum |
| L02.226 | Furuncle of umbilicus |
| L02.227 | Furuncle of flank |
| L02.229 | Furuncle of trunk, unspecified |
| L02.23 | Carbuncle of trunk |
| L02.231 | Carbuncle of abdominal wall |
| L02.232 | Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock] |
| L02.233 | Carbuncle of chest wall |
| L02.234 | Carbuncle of groin |
| L02.235 | Carbuncle of perineum |
| L02.236 | Carbuncle of umbilicus |
| L02.239 | Carbuncle of trunk, unspecified |
| L02.32 | Furuncle of buttock |
| L02.33 | Carbuncle of buttock |
| L02.42 | Furuncle of limb |
| L02.421 | Furuncle of right axilla |
| L02.422 | Furuncle of left axilla |
| L02.423 | Furuncle of right upper limb |
| L02.424 | Furuncle of left upper limb |
| L02.425 | Furuncle of right lower limb |
| L02.426 | Furuncle of left lower limb |
| L02.429 | Furuncle of limb, unspecified |
| L02.43 | Carbuncle of limb |
| L02.431 | Carbuncle of right axilla |
| L02.432 | Carbuncle of left axilla |
| L02.433 | Carbuncle of right upper limb |
| L02.434 | Carbuncle of left upper limb |
| L02.435 | Carbuncle of right lower limb |
| L02.436 | Carbuncle of left lower limb |
| L02.439 | Carbuncle of limb, unspecified |
| L02.52 | Furuncle hand |
| L02.521 | Furuncle right hand |
| L02.522 | Furuncle left hand |
| L02.529 | Furuncle unspecified hand |
| L02.53 | Carbuncle of hand |
| L02.531 | Carbuncle of right hand |
| L02.532 | Carbuncle of left hand |
| L02.539 | Carbuncle of unspecified hand |
| L02.62 | Furuncle of foot |
| L02.621 | Furuncle of right foot |
| L02.622 | Furuncle of left foot |
| L02.629 | Furuncle of unspecified foot |
| L02.63 | Carbuncle of foot |
| L02.631 | Carbuncle of right foot |
| L02.632 | Carbuncle of left foot |
| L02.639 | Carbuncle of unspecified foot |
| L02.82 | Furuncle of other sites |
| L02.821 | Furuncle of head [any part, except face] |
| L02.828 | Furuncle of other sites |
| L02.83 | Carbuncle of other sites |
| L02.831 | Carbuncle of head [any part, except face] |
| L02.838 | Carbuncle of other sites |
| L02.92 | Furuncle, unspecified |
| L02.93 | Carbuncle, unspecified |
| Paronychia | |
| L03.01 | Cellulitis of finger |
| L03.011 | Cellulitis of right finger |
| L03.012 | Cellulitis of left finger |
| L03.019 | Cellulitis of unspecified finger |
| L03.03 | Cellulitis of toe |
| L03.031 | Cellulitis of right toe |
| L03.032 | Cellulitis of left toe |
| L03.039 | Cellulitis of unspecified toe |
| L03.90 | Cellulitis, unspecified |
Formulary Reference Tool