Gent C Ointment 15 gm
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About Gent C Ointment
Gent C Ointment is a dermatological antibiotic medication that treats primary and secondary bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or the skin breaks and infect the skin. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching.
Gent C Ointment is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Gent C Ointment is for topical (skin) use only. Common side effects of Gent C Ointment include skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Gent C Ointment or any other medications. Do not use Gent C Ointment on large skin areas, open wounds, blisters and lesions. Please do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage unless advised by a doctor. If Gent C Ointment gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting this medication. Gent C Ointment should be used in infants over one year of age only when prescribed by a doctor.
Uses of Gent C Ointment
Gent C Ointment is used to treat various bacterial skin infections. The detailed uses of Gent C Ointment are as follows:
- Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions: Gent C Ointment is effective in managing bacterial skin infections associated with eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis by reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort.
- Management of infected cysts and insect bites: Gent C Ointment helps relieve symptoms and promotes healing of skin cysts and insect bites that become infected with bacteria.
- Treatment of primary and secondary infections: Gent C Ointment is used to treat wet, oozing primary skin infections and greasy, secondary infections like pustular acne and infected seborrheic dermatitis.
- Topical antibiotic for localized skin infections: Gent C Ointment is suitable for external use and offers targeted treatment for mild to moderate skin infections, helping prevent their spread.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
- Apply Gent C Ointment as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area.
- Wash your hands before and after using Gent C Ointment to prevent the spread of infection.
Key Benefits
Gent C Ointment treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), infected skin cysts, and insect bites. Gent C Ointment consists of Gentamicin (antibiotic). It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Gent C Ointment is also used for treating wet, oozing primary infections and greasy, secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp).
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Drug Warnings
Before using Gent C Ointment, let your doctor know if you have a history of liver and kidney diseases, viral or fungal infections or allergic reactions to antibiotics. Avoid applying Gent C Ointment on sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Gent C Ointment. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding. Gent C Ointment is recommended for children above one year of age with a doctor's advice.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spreading skin infection.
- Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.
- Do not scratch the affected skin area as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
- Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
No interactions were found. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
It is advised to consult your doctor if you plan to conceive or are already pregnant before starting Gent C Ointment.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
There are limited studies on how Gent C Ointment affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Gent C Ointment if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply Gent C Ointment on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Gent C Ointment has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before starting Gent C Ointment.
Kidney
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before starting Gent C Ointment.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Gent C Ointment is recommended for children above one year of age only with a doctor's advice.
Heart
Gent C Ointment is generally safe for individuals with heart problems because it acts locally on the skin with minimal systemic absorption. However, it's important to use it under medical supervision to avoid allergic reactions or interactions with other medications.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Gent C Ointment can be used in geriatric patients, but with care. Older adults may have thinner or more sensitive skin, so it's important to monitor for irritation or allergic reactions during use.
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Gent C Ointment is a dermatological antibiotic medication that treats primary and secondary bacterial skin infections.
Gent C Ointment prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus it helps treat bacterial infections of the skin.
Gent C Ointment is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If Gent C Ointment gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Gent C Ointment unless advised by the doctor. Do not apply Gent C Ointment on sunburns, large areas, open wounds, lesions, and blisters.
Do not use Gent C Ointment on your own for acne treatment. If you have severe pustular acne with yellowish fluid called pus, you may be prescribed Gent C Ointment by a doctor. Do not self-medicate for your skin disease/condition; please consult a dermatologist for expert advice.
You must maintain a three-hour gap after applying Gent C Ointment if you use more than one topical medicine.
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- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/getFile.cfm?setid=4cfbe37e-11d6-46fc-b287-0561387b17b7&type=pdf#:~:text=Gentamicin%20sulfate%20ointment%20helps%20retain,as%20in%20adults%20and%20children.
- https://www.profarma.al/index.php/profarma-products/profarma-product-categories/atc/dermatological/product/download/file_id-5784
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-75145/gentamicin-topical/details
