Antimicrobials
Gentamicin Topical

Gentamicin Topical

General Information

  • Eye ointment: 0.3%
  • Eye/ear drops: 0.3%
  • Topical ointment: 0.1%
  • Topical cream: 0.1%
  • In cases where tympanic perforation (or patent tympanostomy tube) is seen or suspected, gentamicin ear drops should be avoided or used with extreme caution because of the risk of ototoxicity
  • Patients are advised not to wear soft contact lenses during ophthalmic treatment