Genticyn Drops Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Gentamicin
Used For
Eye Infection , Ear Infection
How it works
Gentamicin is a sterile, preserved, aqueous solution used as eye/ear drops. The active ingredient Gentamicin is an antibiotic. Gentamicin is used in adults and children to kill bacteria which cause infection .
Genticyn Drops Usage And Safety
Dosage
Gentamicin
Side Effects
Eye : Transient irritation . Superinfection . Blurred vision ; Ear : Transient irritation . Superinfection.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking, or have recently taken, or might take any other medicines including those obtained without a prescription. In particular: Cephalosporins(antibiotics), amphotericin(used to treat fungal infection), Cisplatin (used in anti-cancer therapy) or ciclosporin (used to stop the body rejecting bone marrow or organ transplants) which may increase the risk of kidney damage ; Diuretic medicines such as ethacrynic acid (used in the treatment of high blood pressure and swelling) and furosemide(used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and swelling) which may increase the risk of ear damage ; Curare-type muscle relaxants ; Caution is advised when the drops are used with other aminoglycoside antibiotics given by injection.
Indication
It is used for the management of infection in injured eye and ear.
When not to Use
Do not use Gentamicin if : you are allergic to Gentamicin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine , You have or suspect you have a burst ear drum, if you are being treated for a problem with your ear , You suffer from myasthenia gravis, a disease causing muscle weakness.
Genticyn Drops Precautions
Precaution
The drops must not be used in the ear if the ear drum is damaged in any way. Your doctor will check the condition of the ear drum before prescribing the drops.
Genticyn Drops Warnings
Warning 1
In severe infections treatment with a systemic antibiotic may be necessary in addition to Gentamicin.
Warning 2
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Gentamicin if you know (or think you have) a mitochondrial disease (mutations in the parts of your cells which help make energy); certain mitochondrial diseases may increase your risk of hearing loss with this product.
Warning 3
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Gentamicin if you have any problems with your kidneys or liver .
Genticyn Drops Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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