Read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine as it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine was prescribed just for you. You shouldn't give it to others. The medicine can be harmful to them even if they have the same signs of disease.
- If you have any side effects, including possible side effects not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
What does this leaflet contain:
- What Gentocil is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before using Gentocil
- How to use Gentocil
- Possible side effects
- How to store Gentocil
- Contents of the pack and other information
What used for ?
Gentocil is an eye topical antibiotic.
Gentocil is indicated in the prevention and topical treatment of superficial eye infections by microorganisms sensitive to gentamicin, such as:
- Conjunctivitis;
- Corneal ulcer of bacterial origin;
- Keratitis and kerato-conjunctivitis;
- Blepharitis and blepharo-conjunctivitis.
Gentocil may also be used in the following situations:
- Prophylaxis of infection in the removal of a foreign body;
- After injury to the eyeball by physical agents;
- Burns;
- Pre- and postoperative eye surgeries.
How to use it ?
Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Talk to your pharmacist if you have any questions.
The dosage of Gentocil should be instituted by the doctor according to the needs of each case.
It is advised that the instructions given by the doctor be followed, since, according to the severity of the cases so the dosing criterion may be changed.
It is usually recommended to use eye drops during the day and ophthalmic ointment at night.
The most favorable time for the administration of the drug is at the discretion of the doctor.
The duration of treatment should be according to the doctor’s instructions.
However, the recommended average dosage in adults, the elderly and the paediatric population (≥ 1 month old) is as follows:
- Ophthalmic ointment gentocil: apply a small portion (approximately 1 cm) to the eye, two to three times a day on the affected eye(s).
Gentocil ophthalmic ointment: to administer the medicine follow the following instructions:
Preparation of the tube (first use):
When preparing the tube always check if it has a lid (A),
base (tip) (B) and washer (C). If you don't have a washer, no
Use the medicine and talk to your pharmacist.
Carefully unset the base set (tip) and
cap. Remove the washer and throw it away.
Re-curl the base set (tip) and lid and
ensure that the aluminum film that seals the tube is
Broken. After this step, do not unclog the base again
(tip) of the tube.
Whenever you need to apply the medicine remove
Just the lid.
Before each administration:
After the preparation of the tube (if it is the first use), or in the following uses, follow the instructions below whenever you need to administer the medicine:
Hold the base (tip) of the tube with one hand and with the
another unclog and remove the lid.
When the first use of the ophthalmic ointment the first portion should be rejected.
Avoid contact of the tip with the fingers, with the eye, surrounding areas and other surfaces.
Place the ointment in the conjunctival sac (space between the eye and the eyelid) as indicated by your doctor.
Then re-curl the lid on the base (tip) of the tube.
Use in newborns
The safety and efficacy of Gentocil in newborns have not yet been established.
If you use more Gentocil than you should
No overdose cases are documented for the ophthalmic application pathway.
If you forget to use Gentocil
Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you have forgotten to apply a dose of Gentocil, apply it as soon as you remember. If, however, it is almost time for the next application do not apply the missing dose and follow the normal times from there.
If you still have questions about the use of this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
