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Gentak (Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic ointment is indicated in the topical treatment of ocular bacterial infections including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, blepharonconjunctivitis, 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.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Apply a small amount (approximately 1/2 inch ribbon) of ointment to the affected eye(s) two or three times a day.

HOW SUPPLIED

GENTAK® Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic ointment USP, 0.3% is supplied in 3.5 g tube, box of one.

(NDC 17478-827-35)

STORAGE: Store at 2° to 30°C (36° to 86°F).

PREMIERPro™Rx
Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc.
Lake Forest, IL 60045

PREMIERPro™Rx is a trademark of Premier, Inc., used under license.

PGKO00N
Rev. 12/12

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