Genticin Drops

How does it work?

Gentamicin belongs to a class of antibiotics known as the aminoglycosides. Gentamicin is bactericidal in action (kills bacteria). It does this by causing the bacteria to produce defective proteins which are essential for their growth. Once the bacteria have been killed, the tissues of the eye can be repaired by the normal healing process. Gentamicin is used as drops to treat bacterial infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis, and the outer part of the ear canal (bacterial otitis externa).

What is it used for?

Bacterial infection of the outer ear canal

Bacterial infections of the eye

Warning!

Contact lenses should not be worn during treatment with this product.

Avoid prolonged use.

Prolonged use of an anti-infective may result in the development of superinfection due to micro-organisms, including fungi, resistant to that anti-infective.

Not to be used in

Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

Perforated eardrum (increased risk of hearing damage)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the foetus. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

The safety of this medicine during breastfeeding has not been established. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Itching (pruritus)

Irritation

Sensitisation or allergic reactions

Burning sensation

Stinging on application

Inflammation of the skin (dermatitis)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There may be some absorption of gentamicin when it is used as an eye drop. Absorption of gentamicin from application to the ear is less likely to occur. If gentamicin eye drops are used when cyclosporin or cisplatin are being taken, there may be an increase in the risk of kidney damage occurring. Gentamicin may increase the risk of damage to the ear drum when it is used with cisplatin or diuretics such as frusemide. Gentamycin may increase the effect of muscle relaxants. Gentamicin may decrease the effect of neostigmine and pyridostigmine.

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