Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment

Gain a clear understanding of Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment, a product by Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd formulated with the salt combination Gentamicin (NA). This medication is commonly used for Treatment of Bacterial infections. Continue reading to explore comprehensive details about its application and other essential information to help you make informed decisions regarding your health needs.

MRP: ₹ 9.5
Packing: 15.0 gm in 1 tube
Salt Combination: Gentamicin (NA)
Brand: Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Bacterial infections

Description

Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain (e.g., meningitis), sepsis, and some others
However, it is not effective for gonorrhea
Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment is also widely used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional
Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available
It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
This medicine may lead to kidney damage and hearing loss as side effects in some patients
Therefore, it is important to follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine
It may also cause balance disorder (loss of balance) and injection site pain in some people
Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests or hearing tests during treatment
Some patients may also be advised to get blood levels of this medicine measured
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become, or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Aminoglycosides
Therapeutic class:	OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Aminoglycosides

Uses of Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Gentamycin Sulphate Ointment is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the infection causing bacteria in your body
It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle
This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg
pneumonia), brain, blood, and some others
This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.