Generic name: gentamicin (ophthalmic route) [ jen-ta-MYE-sin ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 12, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Garamycin
- Genoptic
- Genoptic S.O.P.
- Gentacidin
- Gentafair
- Gentak
- Gentasol
- Ocu-Mycin
Available Dosage Forms:
- Ointment
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Chemical Class: Aminoglycoside
Uses for Gentafair
Gentamicin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Gentamicin ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye.
Gentamicin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Gentafair
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
There is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in babies up to one month of age with use in other age groups.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used togethe...
