Gentamicin (eye And Ear)
Uses of Gentamicin (Eye And Ear)
Gentamicin is usually used for bacterial infection of the eye.
How Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) Works
Gentamicin is an antibiotic which works by inhibiting growth of bacteria and treats infection.
Side Effects of Gentamicin (Eye And Ear)
Eye Irritation, Skin Rashes, Burning Or Discomfort In The Eye,
Warnings
Kidney Use With Care
Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) (Eye and Ear) is safe to use in patients with kidney disease.
Alcohol Safe
It is safe to consume alcohol and Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) (Eye and Ear) as there is no drug interaction between them.
Pregnancy Limited Data
The safety of Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) (Eye and Ear) in human pregnancy is not established. Therefore, Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) Eye should only be used for pregnant women after careful risk/benefit assessment by the doctor.
Driving Use With Care
Do not drive if you this Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) (Eye and Ear) affects your vision after application.
Liver Use With Care
Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) (Eye and Ear) is safe to use in patients with liver disease.
Lactation Limited Data
It is not known whether Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) (Eye and Ear) is excreted into the human breastmilk. It is not advisable to apply topical Gentamicin (Eye And Ear) Eye on the chest to avoid accidental contact with the infant.
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
