Gentalab is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Other than this, Gentalab has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Gentalab depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Gentalab can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Gentalab are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Gentalab's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gentalab related warnings talks about Gentalab's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease must refrain from the use of Gentalab since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Gentalab with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gentalab is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Gentalab is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gentalab is used -
Is the use of Gentalab safe for pregnant women?
Gentalab can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Gentalab safe during breastfeeding?
Gentalab is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gentalab on the Kidneys?
Gentalab rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentalab on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gentalab on the liver.
What is the effect of Gentalab on the Heart?
You can take Gentalab without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gentalab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gentalab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentalab habit forming or addictive?
Gentalab does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gentalab. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Gentalab should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Gentalab in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Gentalab
Taking Gentalab with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentalab
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gentalab and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Gentalab 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.
Yes Gentalab is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to Salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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.
No, Gentalab does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.
No, Gentalab is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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