Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops are as follows:<ul><li>Bacterial eye infections: Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye such as conjunctivitis, keratitis and blepharitis.</li><li>Corneal Ulcers: Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.</li><li>Post-Surgical Eye Infections: Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops may also be used to prevent bacterial infection after eye surgeries or after removal of foreign body from the eye.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat various bacterial infections of the eye and the skin around the eyes (eyelids). Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops consists of Gentamicin, an antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

FAQs

What is the use of Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops?

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and the skin around the eyes (eyelids). It is used to treat infections like conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), blepharoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and eyelids), and corneal ulcers.

How does Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops work?

Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it treats bacterial infections of the eye and its surrounding areas.

Can I use Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops while wearing contact lens?

It is advised to remove your contact lens while using the eye ointment. Also, remember to wash your hands before and after using the ointment to avoid contamination.

How to use Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops if I am using one or more eye medications?

If you use other eye medications along with Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes after each administration.

What are the precautions to be taken while using Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops?

Avoid the contact of the tip of the tube with fingers, eyes, and eyelids when using Gentoson 0.3% Eye Drops. Topical eye products, when contaminated by patients with eye diseases, bacterial keratitis (an infection of the cornea) and ocular infections (eye infections) may occur, which result in vision loss.

What happens if I use the eye ointment for a longer period?

Prolonged use of eye ointment can cause an overgrowth of other microorganisms like fungi and develop bacterial resistance.