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About Gentacol Eye Drops
Gentacol 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.
Gentacol 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.
Gentacol Eye Drops is for ophthalmic (for the eye) use only. Common side effects of Gentacol 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 Gentacol 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 Gentacol Eye Drops. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. Gentacol Eye Drops should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.
Uses of Gentacol Eye Drops
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Gentacol Eye Drops is used to treat various bacterial infections of the eye and the skin around the eyes (eyelids). Gentacol Eye Drops consists of Gentamicin, an antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
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Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Gentacol 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 Gentacol Eye Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines until you have a clear vision since the administration of Gentacol Eye Drops may cause temporary blurred vision.
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Gentacol 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 Gentacol Eye Drops, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes after each administration. Also, use eye drops before applying any ointments.
Avoid the contact of the tip of the tube with fingers, eyes, and eyelids when using Gentacol 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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Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are conjunctivitis (the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva), stye (bump on the eyelid), uveitis (inflammation of the uvea-middle layer of the eye), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).