Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg/g Cream — NDC 45802-056-11 (Billing 45802-0056-11)
This is a package of Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg/g Cream from Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd, marketed since Aug 2006 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.8871 per g (NADAC).
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 007724
- GCN: 31790
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90100050103705
- HICL (First Databank): 004032
- AHFS class code: 08:12.02.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 197735
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Aminoglycoside Antibacterial class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Topical gentamicin is used in adults and children 1 year of age and older to treat skin infections caused by certain bacteria. Topical gentamicin is in a class of medications called antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Gentamicin topical is used for a wide range of bacterial skin infections. That includes common ones like impetigo, boils, infected eczema, infected cuts or scrapes, pustular acne,...
- What kinds of skin infections does gentamicin topical actually treat?
- It depends on the type of skin involved. The cream is better for wet, oozy infections or greasy conditions like infected seborrheic dermatitis or pustular acne — and it's also easi...
- Apply a small amount to the affected area three to four times a day. You can cover it with a gauze dressing afterward if you'd like. If you're treating impetigo, gently remove any...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Gentamicin (IV) may be associated with lower levels of 8 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.887 | $26.61 / 30 g |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.9325 | $27.98 / 30 g |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $1.05 | $31.64 / 30 g |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45802-0056-11 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 TUBE | $0.8871 / g | $26.61 | 2006-08-23 | — | Active |
| 45802-0056-35 45802-056-35 Main listing | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE | $0.8843 / g | $13.26 | 2006-12-05 | — | Active |
This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-g cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.8871 NADAC).
This pack accounts for about 34% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg/g Cream?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg/g 45802-0046-11 | Padagis | 1 tube | $0.771 | AT | Availability likely | save 13% |
| Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg/g 00713-0683-15 | Cosette | 1 tube | $0.884 | AT | Availability likely | +0% |
| Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg/gthis 45802-0056-11 | Padagis | 1 tube | $0.887 | AT | Availability likely | — |
| Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg/g 00713-0682-15 | Cosette | 1 tube | $0.941 | AT | Availability likely | +6% |
| Gentamicin Sulfate 1 mg/g 71205-0560-15 | Proficient | 1 tube | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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A preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents bacterial and fungal growth in medicines. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage and use.
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Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid made from coconut or palm oil. It's used in medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help the medicine absorb through skin or improve spreadability in topical products.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Polysorbate 40 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps keep oils and water mixed together in liquid medications and also improves how the product flows.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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A synthetic fatty acid compound derived from propylene glycol and palm oil. It works as an emulsifier to blend oil and water-based ingredients, and as a thickener to improve texture and stability in the medicine.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
9 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Primary skin infections: Impetigo contagiosa, superficial folliculitis, ecthyma, furunculosis, sycosis barbae, and pyoderma gangrenosum. Secondary skin infections: Infectious eczematoid dermatitis, pustular acne, pustular psoriasis, infected seborrheic dermatitis, infected contact dermatitis (including poison ivy), infected excoriations, and bacterial superinfections of fungal or viral infections. Please Note: Gentamicin Sulfate is a bactericidal agent that is not effective against viruses or fungi in skin infections.
It is useful in the treatment of infected skin cysts and certain other skin abscesses when preceded by incision and drainage to permit adequate contact between the antibiotic and the infecting bacteria. Good results have been obtained in the treatment of infected stasis and other skin ulcers, infected superficial burns, paronychia, infected insect bites and stings, infected lacerations and abrasions, and wounds from minor surgery. Patients sensitive to neomycin can be treated with Gentamicin Sulfate, although regular observation of patients sensitive to topical antibiotics is advisable when such patients are treated with any topical antibiotic.
Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% is recommended for wet, oozing primary infections, and greasy, secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic dermatitis. Gentamicin sulfate ointment helps retain moisture and has been useful in infection on dry eczematous or psoriatic skin. If a water-washable preparation is desired, the cream is preferable.
Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% has been used successfully in infants over one year of age, as well as in adults and children.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION A small amount of Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% should be applied gently to lesions three or four times a day. The area treated may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired. In impetigo contagiosa, the crusts should be removed before application of Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% to permit maximum contact between the antibiotic and the infection.
Care should be exercised to avoid further contamination of the infected skin. Infected stasis ulcers have responded well to Gentamicin Sulfate under gelatin packing.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS This drug product is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity to any of its components.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS In patients with dermatoses treated with Gentamicin Sulfate, irritation (erythema and pruritus) that did not usually require discontinuance of treatment has been reported in a small percentage of cases. There was no evidence of irritation or sensitization, however, in any of these patients patch-tested subsequently with Gentamicin Sulfate on normal skin. Possible photosensitization has been reported in several patients but could not be elicited in these patients by reapplication of Gentamicin Sulfate followed by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Gentamicin Sulfate is a wide spectrum antibiotic that provides highly effective topical treatment in primary and secondary bacterial infections of the skin. Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% may clear infections that have not responded to other topical antibiotic agents. In primary skin infections such as impetigo contagiosa, treatment three or four times daily with Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% usually clears the lesions promptly.
In secondary skin infections, Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% aids in the treatment of the underlying dermatosis by controlling the infection. Bacteria susceptible to the action of gentamicin sulfate include sensitive strains of Streptococci (group A beta-hemolytic, alpha-hemolytic), Staphylococcus aureus (coagulase positive, coagulase negative, and some penicillinase-producing strains), and the gram-negative bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aerobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris and Klebsiella pneumoniae .
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% is available as follows: 15 g tube (NDC 45802- 056 -35) 30 g tube (NDC 45802- 056 -11)
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% is a wide spectrum antibiotic preparation for topical administration. Each gram of Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% contains Gentamicin Sulfate USP equivalent to 1 mg of gentamicin base in a cream base of isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, propylene glycol monostearate, polysorbate 40, purified water, sorbitol solution, and stearic acid, with methylparaben and butylparaben as preservatives.
⚠️ Precautions ▾
PRECAUTIONS The use of topical antibiotics occasionally allows overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If this occurs, or if irritation, sensitization, or superinfection develops, treatment with Gentamicin Sulfate should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Principal Display Panel - 15 g Cream Carton NDC 45802-056-35 Rx Only Gentamicin Sulfate Cream USP, 0.1% NET WT 15 g The following image is a placeholder representing the product identifier that is either affixed or imprinted on the drug package label during the packaging operation. gentamycin sulfate cream carton serialization-template.jpg