Gen Coll is used to treat various bacterial skin infections. The detailed uses of Gen Coll are as follows:<ul><li>Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions: Gen Coll is effective in managing bacterial skin infections associated with eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis by reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort.</li><li>Management of infected cysts and insect bites: Gen Coll helps relieve symptoms and promotes healing of skin cysts and insect bites that become infected with bacteria.</li><li>Treatment of primary and secondary infections: Gen Coll is used to treat wet, oozing primary skin infections and greasy, secondary infections like pustular acne and infected seborrheic dermatitis.</li><li>Topical antibiotic for localized skin infections: Gen Coll is suitable for external use and offers targeted treatment for mild to moderate skin infections, helping prevent their spread.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Gen Coll treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), infected skin cysts, and insect bites. Gen Coll consists of Gentamicin (antibiotic). It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Gen Coll is also used for treating wet, oozing primary infections and greasy, secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp).

FAQs

What is the use of Gen Coll?

Gen Coll is a dermatological antibiotic medication that treats primary and secondary bacterial skin infections.

How does Gen Coll work?

Gen Coll prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus it helps treat bacterial infections of the skin.

Do I need to take any precautions while using Gen Coll?

Gen Coll is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If Gen Coll gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Gen Coll unless advised by the doctor. Do not apply Gen Coll on sunburns, large areas, open wounds, lesions, and blisters.

Can I use Gen Coll for my acne?

Do not use Gen Coll on your own for acne treatment. If you have severe pustular acne with yellowish fluid called pus, you may be prescribed Gen Coll by a doctor. Do not self-medicate for your skin disease/condition; please consult a dermatologist for expert advice.

How should I use Gen Coll if I use more than one topical medicine?

You must maintain a three-hour gap after applying Gen Coll if you use more than one topical medicine.