GARAMYCIN vs GENTAMICIN SULFATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	GARAMYCIN	GENTAMICIN SULFATE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.95 /g	$0.95 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	GENTAMICIN SULFATE	GENTAMICIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Schering	Fougera Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable, Topical	Injectable, Topical, Solution, Drops
Drug class	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis	Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

garamycin gentamicin sulfate

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.95 /g

Type

Active ingredient

GENTAMICIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Schering

Fougera Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable, Topical

Injectable, Topical, Solution, Drops

Drug class

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Garamycin or Gentamicin Sulfate?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.95 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Garamycin and Gentamicin Sulfate?

Both Garamycin and Gentamicin Sulfate share the active ingredient Gentamicin Sulfate.

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.