Gentamycin Eye Ear Drop

Indications: Treatment of infections of the external structures of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Such infections include conjunctivitis, keratitis, kerato-conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis and blepharo-conjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis, episcleritis and dacryocystitis.

It may be used for the prevention of ocular infection after: removal of a foreign body, burns or lacerations of the conjunctiva; damage from chemical or physical agents and after ocular surgery. Also indicated for the treatment of otitis externa. Contra-indications:

Should not be administered to patients with a known allergy to gentamicin and other aminoglycosides. Evidence exists that Gentamicin may cause neuromuscular blockade and is therefore contra-indicated in myasthenia gravis and related conditions. Adverse Effects:

There are no modern clinical studies available that can be used to determine the frequency of undesirable effects. Therefore, all the undesirable effects listed are classed as “frequency unknown”.

Eye Disorders: Local sensitivity; blurred vision, eye irritation, burning sensation, stinging sensation, itching (eye pruritus) Ear & Labyrinth Disorders: Local sensitivity; ototoxicity; vestibular disorder; hearing loss Skin & Subcutaneous tissue Disorders: Burning sensation, stinging, itching (pruritus); dermatitis.

Renal & Urinary Disorders: Nephrotoxicity; acute renal failure In the event of irritation, sensitivity or super-infection, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.