Pred-G
PRED-G®
(gentamicin and prednisolone acetate) Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 0.3%/1.0% sterile
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Pred-G® sterile ophthalmic suspension is a topical anti-inflammatory/anti-infective combination product for ophthalmic use.
Structural Formulae
| [Structure] | [Structure] |
| prednisolone acetate | gentamicin sulfate |
Chemical Names
Prednisolone acetate: 11b , 17,21-Trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 21-acetate.
Gentamicin sulfate is the sulfate salt of gentamicin C1, gentamicin C2, and gentamicin C1A which are produced by the growth of Micromonospora purpurea.
Contains
Actives: Gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 0.3% gentamicin base; prednisolone acetate (microfine suspension) 1.0%. Preservative: Benzalkonium chloride 0.005%. Inactives: edetate sodium; hypromellose; polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%; polysorbate 80; purified water; sodium chloride; and sodium citrate, dihydrate. May contain sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid to adjust the pH (5.4 to 6.6). PRED-GÃ? suspension is formulated with a pH from 5.4 to 6.6 and its osmolality ranges from 260 to 340 mmOsm/kg.
Generic Name: Gentamicin and Prednisolone Acetate
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