Gentamicin 0.03% eye/ear drops

What Gentamicin is used for:

Gentamicin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. The drops can also be used to treat infections of the middle ear.  

Do not use Gentamicin:

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.

• If you have myasthenia gravis. 

• In your ear if you have or suspect you have a burst ear drum, if you are being treated for a problem with your ear.

Warnings & Precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have liver or kidney problems.

Prolonged use of this medicine may lead to a second infection.

Possible side effects

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this product if you experience severe eye irritation or change in eyesight 

Side effects include:

• Blurred vision

• Ear damage 

• Local irritation

• Second infection

• Kidney problems

Other medicines and Gentamicin:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

Gentamicin may interact with the following medicines:

• Cephalosporin antibiotics

• The antifungal Amphotericin B

• Cisplatin

• Ciclosprin

• Diuretics like Furosemide

• Other aminiglycosides 

 How to take Gentamicin:

• Use as indicated by your doctor.

• The drops can be used in the eyes or ears.

• The ointment is for the eyes only.

• For the eye, instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye every 4 hours (up to 6 times a day).

• For the ear, instill 2-3 drops 3-4 times a day and at night.

• Apply 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) 2 to 3 times daily on the lower lid. 

How to store Gentamicin:

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).

• Discard after 28 days of opening.

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.