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Gentamycin Cream 15 gm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Gentamycin Cream 15 gm side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gentamycin Cream 15 gm related warnings talks about Gentamycin Cream 15 gm'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 Gentamycin Cream 15 gm since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Gentamycin Cream 15 gm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gentamycin Cream 15 gm is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Gentamycin Cream 15 gm 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gentamycin Cream 15 gm is used -
Is the use of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm safe for pregnant women?
Gentamycin (Cadila) can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm safe during breastfeeding?
Gentamycin (Cadila) does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm on the Kidneys?
Gentamycin (Cadila) rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm on the Liver?
Using Gentamycin (Cadila) does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gentamycin Cream 15 gm on the Heart?
You can take Gentamycin (Cadila) without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gentamycin Cream 15 gm 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 Gentamycin Cream 15 gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentamycin Cream 15 gm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gentamycin Cream 15 gm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gentamycin Cream 15 gm. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Gentamycin Cream 15 gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gentamycin Cream 15 gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gentamycin Cream 15 gm
You can take Gentamycin Cream 15 gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentamycin Cream 15 gm
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gentamycin Cream 15 gm with alcohol.
Yes, Gentamycin (Cadila) is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis). It effectively treats the symptoms of pink eye. Since it is a prescription drug you should use it only on your doctor's advice.
No, Gentamycin (Cadila) should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that causes the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Gentamycin (Cadila) does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.
Yes, Gentamycin (Cadila) may cause hallucinations infrequently in a few cases only. If you are experiencing hallucinations after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.
Yes Gentamycin (Cadila) 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.
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