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Gentamicin "LASA" injection

Post date: Oct 07, 2020 1:55:26 AM

25 September 2020 (Circular No.SPJF 40/2020)

Please be informed that gentamicin injection has 3 types of formulation that "look alike sound alike" (LASA). Please be careful while packing and double check before administering to patients.

Gentamicin 80mg/2mL injection.

Gentamicin 4mg/mL (Syringe) for NICU Vs Gentamicin lock 15mg/1.5mL (Lock)

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