Gentamicin (Ophthalmic)
Brand Names : Garamycin, Genoptic Liquifilm, Genoptic S.O.P., Gentacidin, Gentafair, Gentak, Ocu-Mycin, Spectro-Genta, Alcomicin, gentamycin
Category- Antibacterial, ophthalmic
DescriptionGentamicin (jen-ta-MYE-sin) 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, in the following
dosage forms:
Ophthalmic
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Ophthalmic ointment (U.S. and Canada)
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Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Garamycin
- Genoptic Liquifilm
- Genoptic S.O.P.
- Gentacidin
- Gentafair
- Gentak
- Ocu-Mycin
- Spectro-Genta
In Canada -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
Another commonly used name is gentamycin
.
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