AMIKACIN SULFATE IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs GARAMYCIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMIKACIN SULFATE IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER and GARAMYCIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AMIKACIN SULFATE IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	GARAMYCIN
Rating	60/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.95 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMIKACIN SULFATE	GENTAMICIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Hospira	Schering
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Topical
Drug class	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Burns	Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

amikacin sulfate in sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container garamycin

Rating

60/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.95 /g

Type

Active ingredient

AMIKACIN SULFATE

GENTAMICIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Hospira

Schering

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Topical

Drug class

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Burns

Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Amikacin Sulfate in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container and Garamycin?

Amikacin Sulfate in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container contains Amikacin Sulfate, while Garamycin contains Gentamicin Sulfate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.