Gentac

Gentac

Composition

Each mL contains :

  • Gentamicin 0.3% w/v

Presentation

Bottle of 10mg gentamicin in 10ml of solution.

Indications

Gentac is used for treatment of infections of the external structures of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Such infections include conjunctivitis, keratitis, kerato-conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis and blepharo-conjunctivitis. It may be used for the prevention of ocular infection after removal of a foreign body, burns or lacerations of the conjunctiva; damage from chemical or physical agents and after ocular surgery.
Also indicated for the treatment of otitis externa.

Posology

  • Eyes : Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye up to six times a day, or more frequently if required. (severe infections may require 1 or 2 drops every fifteen to twenty minutes initially, reducing the frequency of instillation gradually as the infection is controlled).
  • Ears : The area should be cleansed and 2-3 drops instilled in the affected ear 3-4 times a day and at night or more frequently if required.