SPL Set ID: 3a6677a6-def5-443e-82bc-c185d41f03b7
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Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, is a sterile, aqueous solution buffered to approximately pH 7.0 and formulated for ophthalmic use. EACH mL CONTAINS: ACTIVE: Gentamicin Sulfate (equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin). INACTIVES: Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate, Purified Water. Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide may be added to adjust pH (6.5 - 7.5). PRESERVATIVE ADDED: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01%. Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic obtained from cultures of Micromonospora purpurea . It is a mixture of the sulfate salts of Gentamicin C 1 , C 2 , C 1a and C 2a . All three components appear to have similar antimicrobial activity. Gentamicin sulfate occurs as a white to buff powder and is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. The structural formula is as follows: Gentamicin Sulfate (structural formula)