SPL Set ID: e1a5bc32-f9a0-6b33-e053-2995a90ab9ac
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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 C1, C2, C1a and C2a. 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)]