Gentabiotic Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gentabiotic Injection Information

Gentabiotic Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Gentabiotic Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Gentabiotic Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Gentabiotic Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Gentabiotic Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Gentabiotic Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gentabiotic Injection related warnings talks about Gentabiotic Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Gentabiotic Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions.

Additionally, Gentabiotic Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Gentabiotic Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Gentabiotic Benefits & Uses
Gentabiotic Dosage & How to Take
Gentabiotic Side Effects
Gentabiotic Related Warnings
Gentabiotic Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gentabiotic
Gentabiotic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gentabiotic Injection Benefits & Uses

Gentabiotic Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Gentabiotic Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gentabiotic Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gentabiotic Injection is used -

Gentabiotic Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gentabiotic Injection safe for pregnant women?

Gentabiotic shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Gentabiotic Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Gentabiotic is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gentabiotic Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Gentabiotic on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Gentabiotic Injection on the Liver?

Using Gentabiotic does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gentabiotic Injection on the Heart?

Using Gentabiotic does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Gentabiotic Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gentabiotic Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Gentabiotic Injection

Is this Gentabiotic Injection habit forming or addictive?

Gentabiotic Injection does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Gentabiotic Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gentabiotic Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Gentabiotic Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gentabiotic Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gentabiotic Injection

Taking Gentabiotic Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentabiotic Injection

Information about the interaction of Gentabiotic Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gentabiotic Injection

Question about 5 years ago

Does Gentabiotic cause eye irritation?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Eye drop of this drug may cause eye irritation. This occurs very rarely. If you experience excessive irritation of skin after using this drug, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Gentabiotic cause itching?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Gentabiotic causes itching. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive itching after using this drug, then discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use Gentabiotic without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Gentabiotic is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gentabiotic cause hearing loss?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, Gentabiotic may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Gentabiotic safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gentabiotic is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by the doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as pain at the site of injection, joint pain, and unusual tiredness. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.