Ribostamycin Sulfate is primarily used as an antibiotic in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is effective against a range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, making it useful in combating infections in the respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin. It is often administered in clinical settings for patients who are sensitive to other antibiotics or when other treatments have failed. Additionally, it is utilized in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in animals. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, thereby stopping their growth and proliferation.