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Otogen Benefits & Uses

Otogen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Otogen 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

Otogen Related Warnings

Is the use of Otogen safe for pregnant women?

Otogen 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 Otogen safe during breastfeeding?

Otogen is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Otogen on the Kidneys?

Otogen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Otogen on the Liver?

Otogen is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Otogen on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Otogen with Other Drugs

Otogen 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)

Otogen Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Otogen

Is this Otogen habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Otogen is addictive.

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

After taking Otogen you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Otogen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Otogen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Otogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Otogen

Taking Otogen with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Otogen

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Otogen with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Otogen

Question over 5 years ago

Does Otogen cause nephrotoxicity?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Otogen 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 over 5 years ago

Does Otogen contain steroids?

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

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can Otogen cause acne?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Otogen does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Otogen cause hearing loss?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, Otogen 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

What is Otogen?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Otogen is a brand name of gentamicin and it is available in the form of Injection, eye drop, cream. It belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of eye, skin, and body.