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Gentamicin Ointment

Generic Name: Gentamicin Eye Ointment (jen-ta-MYE-sin)
Brand Name: Gentak

Gentamicin Ointment is used for:

Treating surface eye infections caused by certain bacteria.

Gentamicin Ointment is a topical antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of, or killing, sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Gentamicin Ointment if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Gentamicin Ointment

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Gentamicin Ointment:

Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Gentamicin Ointment. Because little, if any, of Gentamicin Ointment is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Gentamicin Ointment may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Gentamicin Ointment:

Use Gentamicin Ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

To use Gentamicin Ointment, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Keep your eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
Gentamicin Ointment should never be injected into the eye.
Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Gentamicin Ointment. Sterilize contact lenses according to manufacturer"s directions and check with your doctor before using them.
Gentamicin Ointment is for use in the eye only. Avoid contact with other mucous membranes.
To clear up your infection completely, continue using Gentamicin Ointment for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
Using Gentamicin Ointment at the same times each day will help you to remember to use it.
If you miss a dose of Gentamicin Ointment, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Gentamicin Ointment.

Important safety information:

Gentamicin Ointment may cause blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Gentamicin Ointment.
Gentamicin Ointment may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Gentamicin Ointment by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
It is important to use Gentamicin Ointment for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Gentamicin Ointment and may increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Gentamicin Ointment and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Gentamicin Ointment may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
Do not use Gentamicin Ointment for future eye problems without checking with your doctor.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Gentamicin Ointment during pregnancy.

Possible side effects of Gentamicin Ointment:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Buildup of blood in the eye; burning or stinging of the eye.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); delayed healing of the cornea; hallucinations; redness, itching or swelling of the eyelids; ulcers of the cornea.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Gentamicin Ointment:

Store Gentamicin Ointment at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly closed container away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Gentamicin Ointment out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Gentamicin Ointment, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Gentamicin Ointment is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Gentamicin Ointment. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006

Database Edition 06.4.1.002

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