INDICATIONS AND USAGE Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the topical treatment of ocular bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis, and dacryocystitis caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens.

WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE.

Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is not for injection.

It should never be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be directly introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye.

ADVERSE REACTIONS Bacterial and fungal corneal ulcers have developed during treatment with gentamicin ophthalmic preparations.

The most frequently reported adverse reactions are ocular burning and irritation upon drug instillation, non-specific conjunctivitis, conjunctival epithelial defects, and conjunctival hyperemia.

Other adverse reactions which have occurred rarely are allergic reactions, thrombocytopenic purpura, and hallucinations.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sandoz Inc.

at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.