Gentamycin Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gentamycin Injection Benefits & Uses

Gentamycin Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Gentamycin Injection 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

Gentamycin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gentamycin Injection safe for pregnant women?

Gentamycin(Nel) 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 Gentamycin Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Gentamycin(Nel) is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gentamycin Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Gentamycin(Nel) on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Gentamycin Injection on the Liver?

Gentamycin(Nel) is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gentamycin Injection on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Gentamycin(Nel) for the heart.

Safe

Gentamycin Injection Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Gentamycin Injection

Is this Gentamycin Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gentamycin Injection has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gentamycin Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gentamycin Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Gentamycin Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Gentamycin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gentamycin Injection

Taking Gentamycin Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentamycin Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gentamycin Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gentamycin(Nel) cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Yes, Gentamycin(Nel) covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gentamycin(Nel) 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 about 5 years ago

Does Gentamycin(Nel) contain steroids?

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

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gentamycin(Nel) treat pink eye?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Gentamycin(Nel) 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Gentamycin(Nel) safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gentamycin(Nel) 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.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748

Gentamycin Injection

Gentamycin Injection

Gentamycin Injection Benefits & Uses

Gentamycin Injection Dosage & How to Take

Gentamycin Injection Related Warnings

Gentamycin Injection Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Gentamycin Injection

Gentamycin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Gentamycin Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gentamycin(Nel) cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gentamycin(Nel) cause eye irritation?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Does Gentamycin(Nel) contain steroids?

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gentamycin(Nel) treat pink eye?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Is Gentamycin(Nel) safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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