Fluocinolone acetonide + Gentamicin

Information about Fluocinolone acetonide + Gentamicin

Fluocinolone acetonide + gentamicin uses

Fluocinolone acetonide+Gentamicin is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections.

How fluocinolone acetonide + gentamicin works

This is a combination of two medicines: Fluocinolone acetonide and Gentamicin. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Common side effects of fluocinolone acetonide + gentamicin

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Available Medicine for Fluocinolone acetonide + Gentamicin

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Expert advice for Fluocinolone acetonide + Gentamicin

  • Fluocinolone acetonide + Gentamicin is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
  • It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. 
  • Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. 
  • Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
  • It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reaction.
  • Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.


Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)