Gentamicin is a prescription drug, not self-administered, this is an antibiotic of the Aminoglycoside group, which has a bactericidal effect by inhibiting bacterial protein biosynthesis. Gentamicin is commonly used to treat parasites, anti-infectives, antifungals, and antivirals.

Gentawel is made in the form of a solution for injection, with the main ingredient being Gentamicin. It is used to treat some serious systemic infections.