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Genacyn Ointment
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
Generic: Gentamicin 0.1% Topical
Safety Advices
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Genacyn Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Genacyn Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Medicine Overview of Genacyn Ointment 0.10% Ointment
Introduction
Genacyn Ointment is an antibiotic used to treat minor skin infections (eg. folliculitis). It may also be used to treat infected cuts and wounds. This medicine stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Genacyn Ointment is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at a fixed time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often...
... Show moreUses of Genacyn Ointment
- Bacterial skin infections
Side effects of Genacyn Ointment
Common
- Application site irritation
How to use Genacyn Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
How Genacyn Ointment works
Genacyn Ointment is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
What if you forget to take Genacyn Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Genacyn Ointment, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Genacyn Ointment for the treatment of skin infections.
- You may have to use it for a long time before your skin infection starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Genacyn Ointment and consult your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Bacterial skin infections, Burns, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, ecthyma, excoriation, folliculitis, furunculosis, insect bites and stings, lacerations and abrasions, paronychia, pyoderma gangrenosum, skin cysts and abscesses, stasis ulcers and infected skin ulcers, bacterial, fungal or viral superinfection, sycosis barbae, minor surgical wounds, infected contact dermatitis caused by susceptible organisms.
Adult Dose
Adult: Apply to the affected area 3-4 times daily.
Child Dose
Child> 1 year: Apply to the affected area 3-4 times daily.
Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity to aminoglycoside; pregnancy; hepatic impairment, skin rash.
Mode of Action
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside that binds to 30s and 50s ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria disrupting protein synthesis, thus rendering the bacterial cell membrane defective.
Precaution
Concurrent use of neuromuscular blocking agents; conditions predisposing to ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity; lactation. Monitor plasma concentrations of gentamicin in patients receiving high doses or prolonged courses, in infants, elderly, patients with renal impairment, cystic fibrosis or significant obesity. Monitor auditory and renal functions.
Lactation: excreted in breast milk; no adverse effect on nursing infant
Side Effect
Allergic contact dermatitis, Erythema, Pruritus
Interaction
Synergistic with ampicillin, benzylpenicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics. Increased risk of severe respiratory depression when used concurrently with anaesthetics or opioids. May reduce renal clearance of zalcitabine and induce hypocalcaemia when used with biphosphonates. Not to be used with agalsidase alfa or beta as it may inhibit alpha-galactosidase activity.
Potentially Fatal: Increased incidence of ototoxicity when combined with ethacrynic acid and furosemide. Cephalosporins, ciclosporin, cisplatin, vancomycin, hydrocortisone and indometacin potentiate nephrotoxicity. Potentiates neuromuscular blocking agents.
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