Gentamicin 0.1% Topical

Gentamicin 0.1% Topical 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. Gentamicin 0.1% Topical 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 or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. You may have to use it for some time before your condition starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day. You may observe minor irritation at the application site as a possible side effect of this medicine. Consult your doctor if this persists for a longer duration or if your condition does not improve. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas. Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Gentamicin 0.1% Topical is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

• Bacterial skin infections

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.

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.

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.

If you miss a dose of Gentamicin 0.1% Topical, please consult your doctor.

Common: • Application site irritation

No interaction found/established You have been prescribed Gentamicin 0.1% Topical 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 Gentamicin 0.1% Topical and consult your doctor.

History of hypersensitivity to aminoglycoside; pregnancy; hepatic impairment, skin rash.

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.

No interaction found/established

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Gentamicin 0.1% Topical 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] Gentamicin 0.1% Topical is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

No interaction found/established No interaction found/established

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