Gentamicin, Topical

Antibacterial · Aminoglycoside

Indications

Infected skin conditions, including impetigo, skin ulcers, burns, folliculitis, wounds.

Dosage

Adults & Children: Apply three or four times daily.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Precautions: Large areas of damaged skin.

Advice to Patient

Apply thin layer to affected areas. Porous dressing may be applied. Contact prescriber if there is constant pain, burning, changes in vision, itching, swelling, lack of response or worsening of condition.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Readily absorbed from large burnt, denuded or granulating areas but not through intact skin. Faster and greater absorption with the cream compared to the ointment. Metabolism: Not metabolized. Half-life elimination: Adults: 2-3 hrs. Severe renal impairment: 24-60 hrs. Excretion: Urine.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Aminogent
• Gentadin
• Genticyn Topical

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