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Is Gentamicin Oral? Understanding Formulations and Uses

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Gentamicin has minimal gastrointestinal absorption, meaning it is not effectively absorbed into the bloodstream when taken by mouth [1.3.3]. The answer to 'Is gentamicin oral?' is complex; while not used orally for systemic infections, it has specific topical uses within the gut [1.2.5].