Gentasone Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Gentasone Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the eyes. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Gentasone Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Gentasone Eye Drop1 and Gentasone Eye Drop2 which treat skin infections.
Gentasone Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Gentasone Eye Drop1 and Gentasone Eye Drop2 which treat skin infections.
Uses of Gentasone Eye Drop
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Gentasone Eye Drop
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Gentasone Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Gentasone Eye Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Gentasone Eye Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gentasone
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Blurred vision
How to use Gentasone Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Gentasone Eye Drop works
Gentasone Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Gentamicin. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gentasone Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gentasone Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gentasone Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Gentasone Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Gentasone Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
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OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
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Address: 165, Kukrail Picnic Spot Road, Faridi Nagar, Luckniw 226015.
Country of origin: India
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