DRUG	SUPPLIED	DOSE	COMMENTS
GENTAMICIN TOPICAL (Paeds) (Garamycin) Mechanism of action: Aminoglycoside antibiotic Ref: 4, 44 Last update: 2019-02-17	eye ointment: 0.3% eye/ear drops: 0.3% topical ointment: 0.1% topical cream: 0.1%	Eye Ointment: Apply to eye(s) BID-TID. Eye Drops: 1-2 drops to eye(s) Q4H, up to 2 drops every hour for severe infections. Ear drops: 3-4 drops into the infected ear(s) TID. Reasses every 5-7 days for ototoxicity Topical: Apply small amount gently to cleansed affected area TID-QID.	In cases where tympanic perforation (or patent tympanostomy tube) is seen or suspected, gentamicin ear drops should be avoided or used with extreme caution because of the risk of ototoxicity. Patients are advised not to wear soft contact lenses during ophthalmic treatment. Standard Prescription: gentamicin eye ointment: Apply to__eye(s)__(frequency) gentamicin eye drop: Instill   drops to__eye(s) Q   H gentamicin ear drop: Instill   drops to__ear(s) Q__H gentamicin topical cream/ointment: Apply to affected area(s)__(frequency)