Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Betamethasone
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Aminoglycoside
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
A07EA04, C05AA05, D07AC01, D07XC01, H02AB01, R01AD06, R03BA04, S01BA06, S01CB04, S02BA07, S03BA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Provate-G?
Uses
Gentamicin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Gentamicin is used to treat severe or serious bacterial infections. Gentamicin may also...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Aminoglycoside
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Gentamicin (Sulphate) are the derivatives of Gentamicin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Aminoglycoside. It belongs to Protein synthesis inhibitor, pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Intra Thecal
4 to 8 mg — As recommended.
As Required
2
Adult · IV,IM
3 to 5 mg/kg — As recommended.
In 3-4 divided doses for 7-10 days. Doses vary according to indication.
3
Adult · Otic
0.3 % — 6 hourly
1-2 drops
4
Adult · PO
1.5 mg/kg/dose — As recommended.
For prevention of becterial endocarditis. NOT to exceed 80 mg with ampicillin (1-2g). 30 minutes prior to procedures.
5
Adult · Topical
0.3 % — 8 hourly
Or twice a day if needed.
6
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Gentamicin is usually given for 7 to 10 days. Gentamicin is i
7
Child · Ear
0.3 % — 6 hourly
-
8
Child · Intra Muscular
2 to 1.5 mg/kg — 8 hourly
9
Child · Intra Venous
2.5 mg/kg — 8 hourly
-
10
Child · Opthalmic
0.3 % — 6 hourly
-
11
Child · Topical
0.3 % — 6 hourly
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Safety Alerts
You should not use gentamicin if you are allergic to gentamicin or similar antibiotics such as amikacin, kanamycin , neomycin, paromomycin , streptomycin , or tobramycin
To make sure gentamicin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease
asthma or sulfite allergy
myasthenia gravis
a nerve-muscle disorder
Important Warnings
Gentamicin can harm your kidneys, and may also cause nerve damage or hearing loss, especially if you have kidney disease or use certain other medicines
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and all the medicines you are using
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using gentamicin
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Gentamicin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: hearing lossor a roaring sound in your earssevere or ongoing dizzinessweak or shallow breathingnumbness or tingly feelingtwitchingmuscle tightness or contractionseizure (convulsions)severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloody
Drug Interactions
Gentamicin can harm your kidneys. This effect is increased when you also use certain other medicines
including: antivirals
chemotherapy
injected antibiotics
medicine for bowel disorders
medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection
injectable osteoporosis medication
and some pain or arthritis medicines (including aspirin
Storage
Inj, Eye Drops, Skin Oint or Cream Store at room temperature, Below 30°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 142.5
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 142.5 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 84.56
DVAGORs 142.5
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