Gentamicin topical
Indications
Gentamicin topical is used for:
Skin infections
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Skin infections
Adult: As 0.1% cream/oint: Apply gently to cleansed affected area 3-4 times daily.
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Skin infections
Child: As 0.1% cream/oint: Apply gently to cleansed affected area 3-4 times daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Skin rash
Precautions
Prolonged use may result in bacterial or fungal superinfection; discontinue if superinfection develops
Local redness/irritation reported
Not for long term therapy
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: excreted in breast milk; no adverse effect on nursing infant
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Gentamicin topical :
Frequency Not Defined
Allergic contact dermatitis
Erythema
Pruritus
Mechanism of Action
Bactericidal; appears to inhibit protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria by irreversibly binding to 30S and 50S ribosomal subunits