GENTAMICIN Eye / Ear drops Ref.[6851] Active ingredients: Gentamicin

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2015  Publisher: FDC International Ltd, Unit 6 Fulcrum 1, Solent Way, Whiteley, Fareham, Hants, PO15 7FE

Therapeutic indications

Treatment of infections of the external structures of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Such infections include conjunctivitis, keratitis, kerato-conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis and blepharo-conjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis, episcleritis and dacryocystitis. It may be used for the prevention of ocular infection after: removal of a foreign body, burns or lacerations of the conjunctiva; damage from chemical or physical agents and after ocular surgery.

Also indicated for the treatment of otitis externa.

Posology and method of administration

Eye: Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye every four hours as required.

Ears: The area should be cleansed and 2-4 drops instilled 3-4 times daily.

Overdose

Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis will aid the removal from blood but the former is probably more efficient. Calcium salts given intravenously have been used to counter the neuromuscular blockade caused by gentamicin.

Shelf life

Shelf life

Unopened: 24 months.

Opened: 28 days.

Special precautions for storage

Protect from light.

Store below 25°C

Nature and contents of container

10ml low density polyethylene bottle with polystyrene spiked cap.

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