GENTICYN EYE/EAR
GENTAMICIN, EYE/EAR · by RAY PHARMA
Composition
Eye/Ear Drop 0.3%/0.6%: Gentamicin sulphate 0.3%/0.6%. Eye Oint 0.3%: Gentamicin sulphate 0.3%.
Indications & Dosage
Ocular bacterial infections: Adults & Children: 1-2 eye drops up to six times daily. Severe infections: Initially 1-2 drops every 15-20 min, reducing frequency gradually as infection is controlled or apply eye ointment 2-3 times/day to every 3-4 hr. Bacterial ear infections: Adults & Children: 2-3 eardrops 3-4 times daily and at night.
Contraindications
Soft contact lenses.
Interactions
Other nephrotoxic or ototoxic drugs.
Pregnancy
Avoid unless essential
Lactation
Avoid unless essential
Side Effects
Eye: Transient irritation,Superinfection, blurred vision. Ear: Transient irritation. Superinfection.