GENTAMICIN SULFATE vs TOBI

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GENTAMICIN SULFATE and TOBI 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	GENTAMICIN SULFATE	TOBI
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.95 /g	$1.08 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	GENTAMICIN SULFATE	TOBRAMYCIN
Manufacturer	Fougera Pharms	Viatris
Dosage forms	Injectable, Topical, Solution, Drops	Solution
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, Pseudomonas Infections

gentamicin sulfate tobi

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.95 /g

$1.08 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

GENTAMICIN SULFATE

TOBRAMYCIN

Manufacturer

Fougera Pharms

Viatris

Dosage forms

Injectable, Topical, Solution, Drops

Solution

Drug class

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudomonas Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Gentamicin Sulfate or Tobi?

Gentamicin Sulfate and Tobi are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Gentamicin Sulfate and Tobi?

Gentamicin Sulfate contains Gentamicin Sulfate, while Tobi contains Tobramycin — 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.