Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Information about Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Gentamicin + dexamethasone + boric acid + hydroxypropylmethylcellulose uses
Gentamicin+Dexamethasone+Boric Acid+Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is used in the treatment of eye infection.
How gentamicin + dexamethasone + boric acid + hydroxypropylmethylcellulose works
This is a combination of three medicines: Gentamicin, Dexamethasone, Boric Acid and Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy. Boric Acid is a preservative. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a lubricating formulation which moistens the eyes/ears.
Common side effects of gentamicin + dexamethasone + boric acid + hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Eye irritation, Eye discomfort
Available Medicine for Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Expert advice for Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
- Your doctor has prescribed Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
- If using Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose for the eye:
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Do not wear contact lenses while using this medication.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.