gentafair

Frequently asked questions

What does Gentafair treat?

Gentafair (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 Gentafair work?

Gentafair 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 much does Gentafair 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 Gentafair?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Gentafair. To pay less, Gentafair 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 Gentafair?

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

Is Gentafair a brand-name or generic drug?

Gentafair 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 Gentafair available over the counter?

No. Gentafair 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 Gentafair come in?

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

What class of drug is Gentafair?

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

Is Gentafair FDA-registered?

Gentafair is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA062493. You can verify this on its official FDA label.