gentacidin

Frequently asked questions

What does Gentacidin treat?

Gentacidin (Gentamicin Sulfate) may be used to treat infectious bone diseases, central nervous system infections, endocarditis, escherichia coli infections, klebsiella infections, proteus infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Gentacidin work?

Gentacidin is a aminoglycoside antibacterial. Aminoglycosides kill bacteria by latching onto the germ's protein-making machinery (the 30S ribosomal subunit). This jams and misreads the bacterial genetic code so the microbe builds faulty proteins it can't survive on, which is why these drugs destroy the bacteria rather than just stopping their growth.

How is Gentacidin rated?

pharmaranks gives Gentacidin a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Gentacidin cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.95 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Gentacidin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Gentacidin. To pay less, Gentacidin is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Gentacidin?

Gentacidin is marketed by Novartis. You can see Novartis's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Gentacidin a brand-name or generic drug?

Gentacidin is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Gentamicin Sulfate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Gentacidin available over the counter?

No. Gentacidin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Gentacidin come in?

Gentacidin is currently marketed as drops and topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Gentacidin?

Gentacidin is classified as aminoglycoside antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Gentacidin FDA-registered?

Gentacidin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA062480. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Gentacidin been recalled by the FDA?

Gentacidin has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Gentacidin safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Gentacidin a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.