Gentacin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gentacin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Gentacin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Gentacin 0.30% Eye Ointment
Introduction
Gentacin is an antibiotic instilled in the eye to treat bacterial infections of the eye (eg. conjunctivitis). Additionally, it may be instilled in the ear to treat bacterial infections of the ear (eg. otitis externa).
Gentacin also helps to prevent ...
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Uses of Nicogenta Eye/Ear Drops
Bacterial eye / ear infections
Side effects of Nicogenta Eye/Ear Drops
Common
Limited data available
How to use Nicogenta Eye/Ear Drops
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 dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine...
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How Nicogenta Eye/Ear Drops works
Gentacin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This treats your eye/ear infection.
What if you forget to take Nicogenta Eye/Ear Drops?
If you miss a dose of Gentacin, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Nicogenta 0.25% Eye/Ear Drops helps treat bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye/ear to avoid dilution.
Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get a...
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Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Ophthalmic
Superficial ophthalmic infections
Adult: As eye drops: Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye up to 6 times daily.
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Child Dose
Ophthalmic
Superficial ophthalmic infections
Child: As eye drops: Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye up to 6 times daily.
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Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity to aminoglycoside; pregnancy; hepatic impairment, perforated ear drum.
Mode of Action
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside that binds to 30s and 50s ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria disrupting protein synthesis, thus rendering the ...
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Precaution
Concurrent use of neuromuscular blocking agents; myasthenia gravis, parkinsonism; conditions predisposing to ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity; lactation...
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