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Gentamicin Ophthalmic is a sterile ophthalmic antibiotic used in the treatment of conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacteria. INDICATION: Ocular infections due to susceptible organisms. CONTRAINDICATION: Generally not indicated for long-term therapy due to nephrotoxocity and ototoxicity . DIRECTIONS: Apply 1/2 inch ribbon of ointment into the affected conjunctival sac(s) every 4 hours. SIDE EFFECTS: Transient irritation, burning or stinging. May cause white crystalline precipitates and lid margin crusting. CAUTION(S): Notify provider immediately at the first sign of skin rash or other allergic reaction. Use of steroids in the presence of viral infections such as herpes, may prolong or worsen the severity of the viral infection. Keep out of the reach of children. FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY.
* Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment is indicated in the topical treatment of ocular bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis, and dacryocystitis caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms:
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* Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens.
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