Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml

Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml is an antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial infections of the eye and ear. It is used to treat infections like conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), blepharoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and eyelids), corneal ulcers, and otitis externa (inflammation of the ear).

Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents bacteria from synthesising essential proteins required to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 

Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml is for external use only. Common side effects of Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml, when used as eye drops, include local sensitivity in the eye, irritation, itching, redness, burning or a stinging sensation at the application site, and blurred vision. Side effects of Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml, when used as ear drops, include local sensitivity in the ear, burning or stinging sensation, itching, skin inflammation, and vestibular disorder/dizziness. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml or any other medications. Please inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney diseases, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), hearing problems, and a perforated eardrum before using Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption during the treatment since Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml may cause dizziness. Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.

Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml treats various bacterial infections of the eye and ear. Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml consists of Gentamicin, an antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml may also be given as a treatment to prevent infections in the injured eye or ear.

Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to Gentamicin before starting Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids/ear while administering since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine into the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines since the administration of Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml may cause temporary blurred vision for a while. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption during the treatment since Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml may cause dizziness. Gentabiotic Eye/Ear Drops 10ml should be used for children only when advised by a doctor.

It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.