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Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops

Prescription Required
Marketer
Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Betamethasone (0.01% w/v) + Gentamicin (0.3% w/v)
Storage
Store below 25Β°C
Preservative
Benzalkonium chloride
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Product introduction

Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops1 and Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Benefits of Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections

Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat infections in the eye or ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching, or irritation in the eyes or ear. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gentacort D

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Blurred vision

How to use Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops

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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops works

Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Gentamicin. Betamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops?

If you miss a dose of Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Gentacort D Eye/Ear Drops
β‚Ή57.7/Eye/Ear Drops
Bectogen-D Eye/Ear Drops
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β‚Ή32/eye/ear drops
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Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Betamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. DailyMed. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
Address: E-11, Industrial Area, Panipat, Haryana-132103
Country of origin: India
MRP
β‚Ή57.7
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 ml in 1 bottle
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