Gento-HC is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gento-HC is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Gento-HC may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Gento-HC 0.3%+1% Cream
Introduction
Gento-HC is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It stops the growth of bacteria and helps in relieving redness, itching and swelling.
Gento-HC is to be used only in the affected e...
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Uses of Gento-HC
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Gento-HC
Common
Eye irritation
Eye discomfort
How to use Gento-HC
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in...
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How Gento-HC works
Gento-HC is a combination of two medicines: Gentamicin and Hydrocortisone. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Hydrocor...
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Quick Tips
Genoptic HC Eye Drop is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of s...
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It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more...
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Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Brief Description
Indication
Treatment of, chronic suppurative otitis media, otitis externa, and as prophylactic treatment of otitis externa following trauma, post-operative local...
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Adult Dose
Middle Ear Infection: Instill 2-4 drops in the affected ear three to four times a day and at night, or more frequently if required.
Ear Canal Infect...
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Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected perforation, or where there is a risk of perforation of the tympanic membrane.
Known hypersensiti...
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Mode of Action
Gentamicin is mixture of antibiotic substances produced by the growth of micromonospora purpurea. It is a bactericidal antibiotic which acts by inhibi...
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Precaution
Long-term continuous therapy should be avoided. Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If an infection ...
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Side Effect
Ear discomfort, ear irritation may occur in rare cases. Gentamicin may cause irreversible partial or total deafness when given systemically or when ap...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Safety for use in pregnancy has not been established. Topical administration of any corticosteroid to pregnant animals can cause abnormalit...
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