GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream

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GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream Drug and Prescription Information

GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream

GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream Medication Classification

GENTAMICIN (On the skin)

GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream Brandname

GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream is used for the Treatment

Gentamicin (jen-ta-MYE-sin) Treats skin infections.Belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics.

When To Not Use GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to gentamicin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics such as neomycin.

How Should You Use GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream

Cream, Ointment

• Your doctor will tell you how often to use this medicine.
• Before applying gentamicin, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly.
• Put the medicine on your skin and rub in gently.
• Use this medicine for as long as your doctor tell you. Don't stop using it, even if the infection looks better.
If a dose is missed:
• Use the medicine as soon as possible.
• Then go back to the usual times that you use your medicine.

Proper GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream Storage

Store GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Do not put anything else on the skin where you are using gentamicin unless approved by your doctor.

GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream Warnings

• If your infection does not get better or gets worse while using this medicine, contact your doctor.

GENTAMICIN (Topical) (Cream Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Severe skin irritation, redness or swelling that was not there before using this medicine
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Mild redness
• Itching