Broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic effective against Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Versatile administration routes: suitable for systemic or local infections, oral use for intestinal infections, and ophthalmic use for conjunctivitis and keratitis.

Can be used prophylactically or therapeutically in combination with other antibiotics (e.g., metronidazole or clindamycin) to reduce infection rates in colon surgery.

Shares a similar antibacterial spectrum with kanamycin, making it a reliable option for treating various bacterial infections.