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TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML is an antibiotic used to treat eye and ear infections caused by bacteria such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, otitis externa (inflammation of the ear), 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 practical for treating viral infections. Sometimes, you may experience specific common side effects, such as eye discomfort, irritation, eye pain, and a stinging sensation.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

GENTAMICIN-0.3%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Warren Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Eye/Ear

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML

TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML is a prescription antibiotic liquid used to treat bacterial infections in the eyes or ears. It works by targeting and stopping the growth of harmful bacteria that cause redness, swelling, and irritation. This local treatment helps clear up painful infections directly at the source without affecting the rest of your body.

For the best results, you must use TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML at regular intervals and complete the entire course prescribed by your doctor. Skipping applications or stopping early can allow the infection to return and make the bacteria harder to treat. Because this is a topical drop applied directly to the eye or ear, you do not need to worry about taking it with food, but making simple adjustments like avoiding contact lenses or keeping your ears completely dry can speed up your recovery.

Most people tolerate these drops well, though you might feel a brief stinging or burning when you first apply them. If you notice severe irritation, skin rashes around the application area, or changes in your vision or hearing, stop using the drops and speak with a doctor right away. It is always best to consult your healthcare provider if you experience any unusual symptoms during your treatment.

Before you start using TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML, tell your doctor if you have ever had a torn eardrum, kidney problems, or hearing loss. Do not use this if you have had an allergic reaction to similar antibiotic drops in the past. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to use these drops for an elderly family member, consult your doctor first to make sure they are safe to use.

Uses of TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML

TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML helps treat bacterial infections of the eyes and ears by eliminating the bacteria causing the infection. Your doctor may recommend it for the following conditions:

  • Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye): TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML helps clear up red, itchy, watery eyes with sticky yellow or green discharge by killing the bacteria causing the surface infection.
  • Bacterial otitis externa (swimmer's ear): TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML relieves pain, swelling, and discharge in the outer ear canal by clearing out the bacterial infection.
  • Blepharitis and keratitis: TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML helps treat bacterial inflammation of the eyelids and the cornea, preventing further damage to the eye's delicate tissues.

Key Benefits

TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML helps treat bacterial eye and ear infections at the site of infection, providing fast relief from symptoms. Key benefits include:

  • Provides targeted relief: Works directly at the site of infection to reduce pain, redness, swelling, and discharge.
  • Fights bacterial infections effectively: Eliminates the bacteria causing the infection, helping to clear it more quickly.
  • Has minimal absorption into the bloodstream: Delivers treatment where it is needed while keeping the risk of body-wide side effects low.
  • Helps prevent the spread of infection: Reduces the risk of the infection spreading to the other eye or deeper into the ear canal.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • For Eye: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • For Ear: Lie down with the affected ear facing upwards. Hold the dropper over the ear and instil the prescribed number of drops into the ear.
  • TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML is for use in eyes/ears only. Not for injection.
  • Once the nozzle is piereced, do not touch the nozzle tip as this may contaminate the solution.

How TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML Works

TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML contains gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, which works by stopping bacteria from producing the essential proteins they need to survive, grow, and multiply. Without these vital proteins, the bacterial cell walls weaken, and the bacteria quickly die off. Because TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML targets biological processes unique to bacteria, it is highly effective at clearing up the infection without harming your own cells. As the bacterial population shrinks, your body's natural immune system can easily clear away the remaining germs, allowing the inflamed tissues in your eye or ear to heal completely.
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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol consumption may worsen the side effects like dizziness; hence please avoid or limit alcohol intake while being treated with TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML.

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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 TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

There are limited studies on how TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML may cause side effects like blurry vision or dizziness, 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 TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before starting TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML.

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Children

Caution

TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML can be used for children above 1 month if prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML is generally safe for individuals with heart problems because it act locally with minimal systemic absorption. Still, it's best to use it under medical supervision to monitor for rare allergic reactions or interactions.

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Geriatrics

Caution

TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML can be used in geriatric patients, but with caution. Older adults may be more prone to skin sensitivity or ear canal dryness, so monitoring for irritation or allergic reactions is important.

What if I have taken an overdose of TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML

If you think you have used more than the prescribed dose of TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML or if the drops are accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose may vary depending on the amount used or swallowed. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended in all suspected cases.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses: Do not wear contact lenses while treating an eye infection. Wait until your infection has fully cleared and your doctor says it is safe to wear them again.
  • Skip eye makeup: Avoid using mascara, eyeliner, or eye shadow during treatment, as these products can carry bacteria and reinfect your eye.
  • Keep ears dry: If you are treating an ear infection, keep your ear canal dry. Use earplugs or a cotton ball coated with petroleum jelly while showering or bathing to keep water, soap, and shampoo out.
  • Practice good hygiene: Wash your hands frequently, especially before and after applying your drops. Avoid rubbing your eyes or scratching your ears to prevent spreading the bacteria.
  • Sanitise your bedding: Wash pillowcases, towels, and sheets in hot water to kill any lingering bacteria and prevent reinfection.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML to start to work: The onset time of TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML has not been clinically established. The time for which the effects of TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML last: The duration of TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML’s effect is clinically not established.

What if you forget to take TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML

If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and resume your regular routine. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Drug Warnings

  • Check the liquid first: Inspect the bottle before each use. Do not use the drops if the liquid is cloudy, has changed colour, or contains visible particles.
  • Avoid contamination: Never let the tip of the dropper touch your eye, ear, eyelids, fingers, or any other surface, as this can introduce bacteria into the bottle.
  • Space out other drops: If your doctor has prescribed other eye or ear drops, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between applying TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML and your other medications.
  • Do not share your drops: Keep your medicine for your own use only. Sharing eye or ear drops can easily spread infections from one person to another.
  • Finish the entire course: Even if your symptoms disappear after a couple of days, continue using the drops for the full length of time prescribed to ensure all the bacteria are destroyed.
  • Ear check warning: Do not use these ear drops if you have a torn or perforated eardrum unless your specialist has explicitly examined you and told you to do so.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other topical medications: Using other eye or ear drops at the same time can wash out TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML or reduce its effectiveness. Always space them out by at least 10 minutes.
  • Other aminoglycosides: Talk to your doctor if you are taking other strong antibiotics by mouth or injection, as combining them might increase the risk of hearing or kidney problems.
GentamicinMannitol
Severe
GentamicinHuman immunoglobulin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GentamicinMannitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Mannitol with Tamigen Drops 5ml can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tamigen Drops 5ml 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.
GentamicinHuman immunoglobulin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Human immunoglobulin with Tamigen Drops 5ml may raise the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Human immunoglobulin and Tamigen Drops 5ml together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GentamicinTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Taking tacrolimus with Tamigen Drops 5ml may cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Tamigen Drops 5ml 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.
GentamicinMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Metrizamide with Tamigen Drops 5ml may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tamigen Drops 5ml with Metrizamide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your 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 a doctor know right away. Other symptoms to watch out for include feeling sick, throwing up, not wanting to eat, gaining or losing weight suddenly, or having trouble with your muscles, balance, or heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GentamicinBumetanide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Taking Tamigen Drops 5ml 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, Tamigen Drops 5ml 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.
GentamicinIopamidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Iopamidol with Tamigen Drops 5ml may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tamigen Drops 5ml 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.
GentamicinRocuronium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
When Rocuronium is used with Tamigen Drops 5ml, it can make the treatment more effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rocuronium bromide with Tamigen Drops 5ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GentamicinMagnesium sulfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Magnesium sulfate with Tamigen Drops 5ml can increase the risk of muscle weakness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Magnesium sulfate and Tamigen Drops 5ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience muscle weakness and breathing difficulties. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
GentamicinBacitracin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Taking Tamigen Drops 5ml with bacitracin may increase the risk of serious side effects such as respiratory depression, kidney problems, and hearing loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Tamigen Drops 5ml can be taken with bacitracin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, difficulty breathing, (or) signs and 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.
GentamicinPipecuronium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamigen Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Pipecuronium bromide with Tamigen Drops 5ml may increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tamigen Drops 5ml and Pipecuronium bromide, 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 your doctor right away. This is especially true if you're having difficulty breathing for a long time. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML when used as directed.

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

It is generally recommended not to wear contact lenses while treating an eye infection with TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML. Remove your contact lenses before applying the drops and avoid wearing them until your doctor says it is safe. If you normally wear contact lenses, wash your hands before and after using the drops and follow your doctor's advice about when to resume wearing them.
Some formulations of TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML are designed for both eye and ear use, but you must only do this if the product label specifically says it is for eye/ear use and your doctor has instructed you to do so. Never use ear-only drops in your eyes, as they can cause severe damage. Talk to your pharmacist if you are unsure.
These drops may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after application. If this happens, do not drive, operate machinery, or perform any tasks that require clear vision until your sight has returned to normal. Talk to your doctor if your vision remains blurry.
Most people start to feel relief within 24 to 48 hours of starting the drops. However, even if your symptoms improve quickly, you must finish the entire course prescribed by your doctor to make sure the infection is completely gone. If your symptoms do not improve after a few days, talk to your doctor.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, only use this medication if your doctor decides it is absolutely necessary. While very little of the drug enters your bloodstream from eye or ear drops, it is always safest to talk to your doctor before starting any new medication.
A mild, temporary stinging or burning sensation is very common and usually lasts for only a minute or two after application. However, if the stinging is severe, gets worse, or is accompanied by swelling and redness, you should stop using the drops and talk to your doctor right away.
Stopping the drops too early can leave some of the strongest bacteria alive. These surviving bacteria can multiply, causing the infection to return, and they may become resistant to the antibiotic. Always finish the exact course prescribed, and talk to your pharmacist if you have questions.
Once opened, a bottle of TAMIGEN DROPS 5ML should typically be discarded after 4 weeks (28 days). This is because bacteria can enter the bottle during use and contaminate the liquid, which could cause a new infection if used later. Talk to your pharmacist about proper disposal of expired drops.

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