Genacyn Ointment 0.1%

Genacyn Ointment 0.1% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Genacyn Ointment 0.1%
Generic Gentamicin Sulfate (Topical)
Weight 0.1%
Type Ointment
Therapeutic Class Topical Antibiotic preparations
Manufacturer Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Genacyn Ointment 0.1%
Genacyn Ointment 0.1%

Uses

Indicated for Burn, Eczema, Seborrhetic dermatitis, Ecthyma, Excoriation, Folliculitis, Furunculosis, Insect bites and stings, Lacerations and abrasions, Paronychia, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Skin cysts and abscesses, Stasis ulcers and infected skin ulcers, Bacterial, fungal or viral superinfection, Sycosis barbae, minor surgical wounds, infected contact dermatitis caused by susceptible organisms.

Dosage

Genacyn Ointment 0.1% dosage

Apply 3 times daily. Before application, the area should be washed with soap and water and dried thoroughly. If crusts present, it should be removed before the application of ointment to provide maximum contact with the infecting organisms.

Side Effects

Itching, redness, swelling or other signs of irritation.

Precaution

Gentamicin Ointment should not be applied to patients hypersensitive to Gentamicin.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category D. Small amounts of Gentamicin have been detected in breast milk. So, it is recommended that breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment.

Contraindication

Gentamicin injection and Gentamicin ointment are contraindicated to patients hypersensitive to Gentamicin. It is contraindicated in pregnancy and myasthenia gravis.

Storage Condition

Store below 30°C and protected from light.

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