What is gentamicin and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections.
Prednisolone is a steroid. It is used to treat the swelling associated with bacterial infections of the eye.
Gentamicin and prednisolone ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Gentamicin and prednisolone 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 and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a few days.
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 duct.
Who should not use gentamicin and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Do not use gentamicin and prednisolone 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 and prednisolone ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether gentamicin and prednisolone ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before using this medication if you are breast-feeding a baby.