GENTACIDIN vs NEOMYCIN SULFATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GENTACIDIN and NEOMYCIN SULFATE 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	GENTACIDIN	NEOMYCIN SULFATE
Rating	70/100	48/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.95 /g	~$25.36 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	GENTAMICIN SULFATE	NEOMYCIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Novartis	Teva
Dosage forms	Drops, Topical	Topical, Tablet
Drug class	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis	Escherichia Coli Infections, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Bacterial Skin Diseases

gentacidin neomycin sulfate

Rating

70/100

48/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.95 /g

~$25.36 /30

Type

Active ingredient

GENTAMICIN SULFATE

NEOMYCIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Novartis

Teva

Dosage forms

Drops, Topical

Topical, Tablet

Drug class

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

Escherichia Coli Infections, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Bacterial Skin Diseases

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Gentacidin or Neomycin Sulfate?

By our independent rating, Gentacidin scores higher — 3.5 vs 2.4 out of 5 for Neomycin Sulfate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Gentacidin and Neomycin Sulfate?

Gentacidin contains Gentamicin Sulfate, while Neomycin Sulfate contains Neomycin 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.