Prescription
Antibiotic (Aminoglycoside)
Gentamicin
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Gentamicin is a strong antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from making the proteins they need to survive — it works against many types of serious bacterial infections.
What is it used for?
Serious body infectionseye infections (apolloconjunctivitis)ear infectionsskin infectionswound infectionsurinary tract infectionsblood infections (sepsis)bone infections
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.