Genticyn HC Eye/Ear

by Ray

Active ingredients: Gentamicin, Hydrocortisone

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About Hydrocortisone and Gentamicin, Eye/Ear

Corticosteroid Combinations, Eye

Uses

Eye: Topical bacterial infections caused by sensitive organisms associated with inflammatory and/or allergic conditions of the eye. Ear: Otitis externa, chronic suppurative otitis media.

How to take it

Eye: Adults & Children: 1-2 drops four hourly. Ear: Adults & Children: 2-4 drops three or four times daily and at night.

Side effects

Superinfection.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Precautions: Pregnancy. Avoid prolonged use in infants. Perforated ear drum.

Advice

Wash hands properly before use. To instill medication into eyes, tilt head back, look upward, instill drops or apply thin layer of ointment inside lower eyelid. Close eye and roll eyeball in all directions. Do not blink for 30 seconds. Apply gentle pressure to inner corner of eye. Contact prescriber if there is eye pain, changes in vision, no improvement or worsening of condition. Avoid touching tip of applicator with eye. Do not share medication with anyone else.

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