Uses of Gentamicin 0.3%

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1. What is Gentamicin 0.3%?

What is Gentamicin? Gentamicin 0.3% drug belongs to the group of antibiotics with the main ingredient being Gentamicin. Depending on the dosage form, the content of Gentamicin is different, specifically:
Ointment for skin: With ingredients Gentamicin contains 30mg and excipients just enough 10mg. Packaging: Box of 1 vial of 10g. Eye drops: With ingredients Gentamicin contains 15mg and excipients just enough. Packing: box of 1 vial with a volume of 5ml.

2. Effects and indications of the drug Gentamicin

2.1. Effect of the drug Gentamicin Gentamicin is an antibiotic of the Aminoglycoside group used to kill pathogenic bacteria. Gentamicin's mechanism of action is to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. The bactericidal spectrum of the drug includes Gram-negative aerobic bacteria and staphylococci, including penicillinase-producing and methicillin-resistant strains.
The drug has a local effect, helping to destroy bacteria that cause skin diseases.
2.2. Indications of the drug Gentamicin Gentamicin topical ointment 0.3% is used in the treatment of skin infections such as:
Impetigo, folliculitis, impetigo, boils. Infectious eczematous dermatitis. Skin with acne and pus. Purulent psoriasis. Seborrheic dermatitis, minor wound infections, bacterial superinfections in fungal or viral infections, and hot burn infections. Inflammation around the fingers, infection from insect bites or stings, infected skin cuts, abrasions and infected wounds from cuts or minor surgery. Gentamicin 0.3% eye drops are used in the treatment of eye infections such as:
Diseases of the extraocular structures and related areas due to bacterial infections such as: conjunctivitis, keratitis, margin ulcers eyelid, eyelid conjunctivitis, acute meibmius gland inflammation, lacrimal gland inflammation, stye... caused by bacteria sensitive to Gentamicin. Infectious complications due to causes after surgery, corneal transplant or due to the impact of physical and chemical factors in the environment. 2.3. Contraindication of Gentamicin 0.3% Gentamicin 0.3% is not used in the following cases:
Cases where the patient has a history of hypersensitivity to any component of Gentamicin 0.3% including: including active ingredients and excipients in the drug. The person is suffering from a skin rash.

3. Usage and dosage of Gentamicin 0.3%

3.1 How to use Gentamicin 0.3% For Gentamicin 0.3% skin ointment:
Clean the damaged skin that needs to be applied, then use a clean cotton pad to blot dry or let it dry naturally. Apply a thin layer of medicine to the skin and then apply the medicine until it is fully absorbed. In case the patient has impetigo, before applying the medicine, the hard scab should be removed to help the antibiotic layer better contact the infection site. For Gentamicin 0.3% eye drops
Wash your hands and eye area thoroughly before applying the medicine. Open the vial cap. Avoid letting the dropper tip of the vial touch your eyes or eyelids. Put Gentamicin 0.3% in the eye looking up, gently pull down the lower eyelid, instill the medicine, close the eye, wipe off the residue. After use, keep the lid tightly closed. Use the drug exactly as directed by the doctor, children use the drug under adult supervision. 3.2. Gentamicin dosage 0.3% For Gentamicin 0.3% topical ointment:
Apply the drug at the site of infection to be treated 3 to 4 times per day. The drug can be used for all ages, but for infants, because of its high sensitivity to the drug, it is necessary to consult a doctor before taking the drug. For eye drops Gentamicin 0.3%:
Use only when prescribed by a doctor, with the usual dose of 1-2 drops/eye/time, use 3-8 times a day and the duration is about 5-12 days. Dosage can be adjusted to suit the severity of the disease for each person. In severe cases, the first few days can be instilled once every hour and often in combination with Gentamicin ointment to achieve rapid treatment goals. 3.3. What to do when missed dose, overdose Gentamicin 0.3% Missed dose: You can skip the missed dose, schedule the dose at fixed times of the day to avoid forgetting to take the medicine.
Overdose:
Symptoms: Prolonged use of Gentamicin topical may lead to abnormal growth of skin tissue masses caused by fungi or non-susceptible bacteria. Treatment: If growth or development of non-susceptible organisms occurs, the patient should stop taking the drug and apply appropriate therapeutic measures.

4. Gentamicin side effects 0.3%

Using Gentamicin 0.3% eye drops usually causes mild irritation in the eyes but in most cases is not too dangerous for users. For topical medicine Gentamicin 0.3% may experience some side effects such as rash and itching. Usually it is not necessary for the patient to stop taking the drug. If the user experiences any side effects, please let the doctor know for timely support and treatment.

5. Gentamicin drug interactions 0.3%

Do not combine topical creams or eye drops with Gentamicin because there is a risk of adverse interactions, especially irritation at the injection site. Tell your doctor what medicines you are taking during the indicated period of taking Gentamicin 0.3% to avoid possible harmful interactions.

6. Notes and storage of Gentamicin 0.3%

Use caution when using for patients with renal failure, hearing loss because the drug is toxic to the eyes and toxic to the kidney. Do not use the drug on areas with open wounds on the skin. The drug should be used at least 5 minutes apart between 2 doses of different drugs, if the patient must use a combination of skin medications or eye drops. Use caution when using Gentamicin 0.3% for pregnant and lactating women because Gentamicin crosses the placental barrier and is excreted in breast milk, which can cause fetal deafness and affect young children. The drug does not affect the ability to drive or use machines, so it is used for subjects doing these jobs. Gentamicin should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct light, out of the reach of children. Above is the important information of the drug Gentamicin 0.3%, carefully reading the instructions before use and strictly following the doctor's instructions will bring the best treatment results to the patient.
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