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Gento Benefits & Uses

Gento is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Gento 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

Gento Side Effects

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

Gento Related Warnings

Is the use of Gento safe for pregnant women?

Gento should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Gento safe during breastfeeding?

Gento does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gento on the Kidneys?

Gento may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gento on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Gento on the Heart?

Gento is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gento with Other Drugs

Gento should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Capreomycin

Furosemide

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Gento Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Gento

Is this Gento habit forming or addictive?

Gento does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Gento, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gento can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gento should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Gento is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Gento Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gento

You can take Gento with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gento

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gento and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gento

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gento cause nephrotoxicity?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Gento can cause nephrotoxicity. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe nephrotoxicity after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Gento work?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Gento contains gentamicin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive. Hence in this way, Gento kills the bacteria and treats the infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Gento 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 over 5 years ago

Does Gento contain steroids?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Gento does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Gento safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gento 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.