Gentamicin eye drops
General English name: Gentamicin eye drops
Brand: Gentamicin eye drops
Application: Eye infection in children and adults
Forms of gentamicin
Gentamicin Ointment Pharmaceutical Information
Amount and method of using gentamicin ointment
How to use gentamicin ointment
Contraindications Gentamicin ointment
Use gentamicin ointment during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of gentamicin ointment on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Gentamicin Ointment
Special warnings and precautions while taking gentamicin ointment
Side effects of gentamicin ointment
Overuse of gentamicin ointment (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of gentamicin ointment
Forms of gentamicin
- Ointments, creams, ear drops, eye drops, ampoules
Gentamicin eye drops pharmacological information
Gentamicin eye drops are prescribed for bacterial infections of the eyes or eyelids. These eye drops are used to kill the bacteria that cause eye infections. Conjunctivitis is the most common form of eye infection; In conjunctivitis, the eye becomes inflamed and the person feels itchy in the eye. In this disease, watery discharge from the eyes is more than usual. The whites of the eyes may become red and the eyelids may become swollen. At the beginning of the disease, only one eye may be involved, but later, the infection spreads to both eyes.
In most cases, infectious conjunctivitis goes away within a few days without treatment. For the treatment of more severe infections, an antibiotic such as gentamicin eye drops may be helpful. Gentamicin eye drops are also prescribed for minor eye injuries, such as scratches and corneal abrasions; In such cases, eye drops are prescribed to prevent infection and speed up the healing of the eye.
If you are interested in more information about other forms of gentamicin such as gentamicin ear drops, gentamicin ampoules, gentamicin cream and gentamicin ointment, you can refer to the relevant page.
Amount and method of taking gentamicin eye drops
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with gentamicin eye drops. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- Use gentamicin eye drops regularly and at a set time to be most effective for you and your eye infection treatment.
- This drug, like all other antibiotics, should be used for a full course of treatment; Do not stop taking it all at once.
- When buying medicine, pay attention to your doctor's prescription to buy exactly the eye product (gentamicin eye drops) that your doctor has prescribed for you; Also pay attention to your doctor's prescription for the amount and number of times you take this medicine.
How to use gentamicin eye drops
- Wash your hands thoroughly before using gentamicin eye drops.
Open the bottle cap.
- Turn your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down, bring the eye drop close to your eye, and squeeze a drop of the drug into your eye by squeezing the bottle.
- Close your eyes for a minute or two and gently roll your eyes.
- If you have been told to use the drops on both eyes, repeat the process for the other eye.
- Close the lid of the eye drops.
Contraindications Gentamicin eye drops
- Note the expiration date of gentamicin eye drops and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
- Never give gentamicin eye drops to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with gentamicin eye drops, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Gentamicin eye drops during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use gentamicin eye drops arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself. Use this drop during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor.
The effect of gentamicin eye drops on driving and working with machines
Gentamicin eye drops often blur your vision, be sure to be fully conscious and alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Gentamicin Eye Drops
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Special warnings and precautions when taking gentamicin eye drops
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking gentamicin eye drops:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are already allergic to any medications, including antibiotics and eye drops.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
Side effects of gentamicin eye drops
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
- Irritation, redness or discomfort of the eye (such as dryness or itching) and watery eyes: These symptoms are usually mild and transient after taking this eye drop.
- Blurred vision: If this happens to you, avoid driving until your full vision returns.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of gentamicin eye drops.
Overuse of gentamicin eye drops (drug poisoning)
- Do not take this eye drop more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has a drug poisoning and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath or fainting (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of gentamicin eye drops
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Discard the eye drop bottle after gentamicin eye drop treatment, even if some medicine remains. Sterile ocular products can not be stored for a long time.