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Gentak Cream

Gentak Cream is used for:

Treating skin infections caused by certain bacteria.

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

Do NOT use Gentak Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Gentak Cream

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

Before using Gentak Cream:

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
• if you have a history of reactions to other topical antibiotics

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Gentak Cream. Because little, if any, of Gentak Cream 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 Gentak Cream 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 Gentak Cream:

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

• Wash and completely dry the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying the medicine.
• If desired, the area can be covered with gauze.
• If you miss a dose of Gentak Cream, 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 Gentak Cream.

Important safety information:

• Gentak Cream may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Gentak Cream. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• Do not use Gentak Cream for future skin problems without checking with your doctor.
• It is important to use Gentak Cream for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Gentak Cream and may increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Gentak Cream and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
• Long-term or repeated use of Gentak Cream 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.
• Gentak Cream is for external use only. It should not be used in the eye.
• Gentak Cream may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Gentak Cream by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Use Gentak Cream with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 1 year of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Gentak Cream during pregnancy. It is unknown if Gentak Cream is excreted in breast milk.

Possible side effects of Gentak Cream:

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:

Application site irritation (redness and itching); skin sensitivity to sunlight.

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; 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.

Store Gentak Cream at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Keep Gentak Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Gentak Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Gentak Cream 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 Gentak Cream. 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.