GENTAMICIN TOPICAL
(Garamycin)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)
Dosages
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.
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.
Mechanism of Action
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Forms Supplied
eye ointment: 0.3%
eye/ear drops: 0.3%
topical ointment: 0.1%
topical cream: 0.1%
eye/ear drops: 0.3%
topical ointment: 0.1%
topical cream: 0.1%
Comments
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.
Patients are advised not to wear soft contact lenses during ophthalmic treatment.
References
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Last Edited
2019-02-17 22:10:16