Gentabac HC
Ear Drops
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Gentabac HC is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Gentabac HC is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Gentabac HC may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Gentabac HC is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It stops the growth of bacteria... View More
Uses of Gentabac HC
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Gentabac HC
- Eye irritation
- Eye discomfort
How to use Gentabac HC
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Gentabac HC works
Gentabac HC is a combination of two medicines: Gentamicin and Hydrocortisone. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preve... View More
- Genoptic HC Eye Drop is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.... View More
- It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reac... View More
- Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Indication
Treatment of, chronic suppurative otitis media, otitis externa, and as prophylactic treatment of otitis externa following trauma, post-operative local u... View More
Adult Dose
Middle Ear Infection: Instill 2-4 drops in the affected ear three to four times a day and at night, or more frequently if required. Ear Canal Infectio... View More
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected perforation, or where there is a risk of perforation of the tympanic membrane. Known hypersensitivi... View More
Mode of Action
Gentamicin is mixture of antibiotic substances produced by the growth of micromonospora purpurea. It is a bactericidal antibiotic which acts by inhibiti... View More
Precaution
Long-term continuous therapy should be avoided. Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If an infection is... View More
Side Effect
Ear discomfort, ear irritation may occur in rare cases. Gentamicin may cause irreversible partial or total deafness when given systemically or when appl... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Safety for use in pregnancy has not been established. Topical administration of any corticosteroid to pregnant animals can cause abnormalitie... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More