Gentasol

Gentasol is part of the drug classes:

• Other aminoglycosides

• Other antibiotics for topical use

Gentamicin ophthalmic is an antibiotic.

Gentamicin ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

Gentamicin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Do not use gentamicin ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.

It is not known whether gentamicin ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use gentamicin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is also not known whether gentamicin ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use gentamicin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Gentamicin ophthalmic may cause blurred vision. If you experience blurred vision, avoid these activities.

If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor if you should wear them during treatment. After applying this medication, wait at least 15 minutes before inserting contact lenses, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with gentamicin ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with gentamicin ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with gentamicin ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

In the U.S.

• Garamycin
• Genoptic
• Genoptic S.O.P.
• Gentacidin
• Gentafair
• Gentak
• Gentasol
• Ocu-Mycin

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution
• Ointment

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Chemical Class: Aminoglycoside

If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Applies to gentamicin ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic solution

Along with its needed effects, gentamicin ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Gentasol) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking gentamicin ophthalmic:

• Itching, redness, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine
• redness of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid

• Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; or unusual bleeding or swelling
• blurred vision, eye pain, sensitivity to light, and/or tearing
• seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

• hallucinations

Some side effects of gentamicin ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Burning or stinging

After application, eye ointments usually cause your vision to blur for a few minutes.