What is gentamicin ophthalmic?
Gentamicin ophthalmic is an antibiotic.
Gentamicin ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Gentamicin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about gentamicin ophthalmic?
Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper or tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear ducts.
Who should not use gentamicin ophthalmic?
Do not use gentamicin ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.
It is not known whether gentamicin ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use gentamicin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether gentamicin ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use gentamicin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.