Gentabiotic Eye Drop: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gentabiotic Information

Gentabiotic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Gentabiotic also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Gentabiotic depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gentabiotic as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Gentabiotic are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gentabiotic is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gentabiotic related warnings talks about Gentabiotic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Gentabiotic is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects.

Drug reaction of Gentabiotic with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gentabiotic is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Gentabiotic Benefits & Uses

Gentabiotic is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Gentabiotic 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

Gentabiotic Side Effects

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

Gentabiotic Related Warnings

Is the use of Gentabiotic 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 safe during breastfeeding?

Gentabiotic is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gentabiotic on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Gentabiotic on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Gentabiotic on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gentabiotic with Other Drugs

Gentabiotic 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)

Gentabiotic Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Gentabiotic

Is this Gentabiotic habit forming or addictive?

Gentabiotic 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 can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gentabiotic should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Gentabiotic is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gentabiotic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gentabiotic

Taking Gentabiotic with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentabiotic

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gentabiotic

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.