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Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops contains gentamicin, an antibiotic used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, and corneal ulcers. It helps by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye discomfort, irritation, eye pain, and stinging sensation

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

GENTAMICIN-0.3%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ulabs Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and the skin around the eyes (eyelids). It is used to treat infections like conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), blepharoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and eyelids), and corneal ulcers. Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria invade and multiply in the body. 

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents bacteria from synthesising essential proteins required to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is for ophthalmic (for the eye) use only. Common side effects of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops include eye redness, burning or a stinging sensation at the application site, and temporary blurred vision. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops or any other medications. Avoid contact of the dispensing tube tip with the eye, eyelids, fingers, and other surfaces to prevent contamination. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.

Uses of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops are as follows:

  • Bacterial eye infections: Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye such as conjunctivitis, keratitis and blepharitis.
  • Corneal Ulcers: Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.
  • Post-Surgical Eye Infections: Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops may also be used to prevent bacterial infection after eye surgeries or after removal of foreign body from the eye.

Key Benefits

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat various bacterial infections of the eye and the skin around the eyes (eyelids). Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops consists of Gentamicin, an antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. 

Directions for Use

  • Use Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops as recommended by your physician. 
  • Lie down and tilt your head backward. Gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a pocket, and then insert the recommended amount of medicament as advised by your doctor. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is for ophthalmic use only. 
  • Avoid touching the tube tip to avoid contamination.

How Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops Works

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents bacteria from synthesising essential proteins required to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

There is limited information on how alcohol consumption affects Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

It is advised to consult your doctor if you plan to conceive or are already pregnant before starting Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

There are limited studies on how Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops may cause side effects like blurry vision, affecting your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases. Drive only when you are alert and have clear vision.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before starting Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before starting Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops should be used for children only when advised by a doctor. However, the safety and effectiveness of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops have not been established in neonates.

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Heart

Caution

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is generally safe for individuals with heart problems. Since it's applied to the eye, systemic absorption is minimal, reducing the risk of cardiac side effects. However, it's still important to inform your doctor about your heart condition and any medications you're taking, as rare interactions or sensitivities can occur.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops can be used in geriatric patients, but older adults may be more prone to eye irritation or allergic reactions. It's best to use it under medical supervision to ensure safe and effective treatment.

What if I have taken an overdose of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops

Use Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops as prescribed. If any of the following signs indicate a serious allergic reaction, stop using Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops and get medical help immediately. Wheezing or breathing difficulties, heartbeat in rapid motion, fever or an overall bad mood, lymph nodes, swelling in the throat, tongue, lips, mouth, or face, difficulty swallowing or constriction in the throat.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
  • Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
  • If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always wash your hands before inserting and removing the contact lens. 
  • Avoid staring at the digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops to start to work: The time required for Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops last: The effect of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops lasts for 12 hours.

What if you forget to take Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops

Apply the missed dose of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops or if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines. Avoid touching the tip of the tube with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while using ointment since it may cause contamination. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine into the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines until you have a clear vision since the administration of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops may cause temporary blurred vision. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, before starting Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions were found.

GentamicinBumetanide
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Co-administration of Colistin with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml can increase the levels and risk of Colistin side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Colistin and Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience weight gain or loss suddenly, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations, call your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GentamicinBumetanide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Taking Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, and kidney problems, and combining it with bumetanide may increase the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml can be taken with bumetanide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, or kidney problems.
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Taking tacrolimus with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml may cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml can be taken with tacrolimus if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of kidney damage such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GentamicinDoxacurium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Co-administration of Doxacurium with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml and Doxacurium chloride, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have trouble breathing or feel like you can't breathe at all, it's important to contact a doctor right away. This is especially true if you're having difficulty breathing for a long time. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Using Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml with Botulinum toxin can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Botulinum toxin and Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience muscle weakness or trouble breathing, swallowing, or speaking. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Co-administration of of clindamycin with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml may increase the risk of kidney and/or nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, clindamycin can be taken with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience signs and symptoms of kidney damage such as sudden weight gain or weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. If you develop diarrhea or vomiting during treatment with these medications, drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, as dehydration may also harm the kidney.
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Everolimus may cause kidney problems, and combining it with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml may increase that risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml can be taken with everolimus if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of kidney damage such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm.
GentamicinMivacurium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Co-administration of Mivacurium with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml can make it more effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml with Mivacurium chloride together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have trouble breathing or feel like you can't breathe at all, it's important to contact a doctor right away. This is especially true if you're having difficulty breathing for a long time. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
GentamicinMannitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Co-administration of Mannitol with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml and Mannitol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you're having problems like hearing loss, ringing in your ears, feeling dizzy, or having kidney issues, it's important to let your doctor know right away. They may be able to recommend other options for you that won't cause these problems. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GentamicinIopamidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml:
Co-administration of Iopamidol with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops 10Ml with Iopamidol can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. It's important to keep an eye on how much you pee. If you notice any changes, like peeing more or less than usual, it's a good idea to let your doctor know right away. These changes could be a sign of problems with your kidneys, diabetes, or other health issues. Other symptoms to watch out for include feeling sick, throwing up, not wanting to eat, gaining or losing weight suddenly, or having trouble breathing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and the skin around the eyes (eyelids). It is used to treat infections like conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), blepharoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and eyelids), and corneal ulcers.

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it treats bacterial infections of the eye and its surrounding areas.

It is advised to remove your contact lens while using the eye ointment. Also, remember to wash your hands before and after using the ointment to avoid contamination.

If you use other eye medications along with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes after each administration.

Avoid the contact of the tip of the tube with fingers, eyes, and eyelids when using Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops. Topical eye products, when contaminated by patients with eye diseases, bacterial keratitis (an infection of the cornea) and ocular infections (eye infections) may occur, which result in vision loss.

Prolonged use of eye ointment can cause an overgrowth of other microorganisms like fungi and develop bacterial resistance.

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