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No, gentamicin is a cheap drug that has a record of poisoning 1 in 20-25 patients with permanent "oscillopsia" typified by NO BALANCE SYSTEM, blurry vision, shortened lifespan, depression. Do NOT use gentamin under ANY circumstances. Question your doctors personal knowledge of gentamicin if they suggest to use it....they are ignorant of slightly more expensive [about $USD3-4 more per shot/dosage] modern high tech medicines that superseded gentamicin 25 plus years ago. Third world countries are renowned for using cheap drugs for obvious reasons. Countries/hospitals in Western Countries like USA, Australia, Greece, Spain still use gentamicin as it is a cheap alternative in dollars [but an expensive alternative in health].
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∙ 14y agoTobramycin is a gram-positive antibiotic, so if your pink eye (conjunctivitis) is caused by a gram-positive bacteria, then yes it will work. If you happen to have a gram-negative bacteria causing the infection, then no, it will not work. These days we usually prescribe what are known as broad-spectrum antibiotics that will be effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. (ie- fluoroquinolones)
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What is the difference between gentamicin ointment and gentamicin ophthamalic ointment?
Gentamicin ointment is to be used externally for skin infections and such while Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment is for the eyes ONLY! Also, if it is an old prescription OR someone else's script, DO NOT use it. Even with something as simple as an antibiotic, it can be harmful is misused. Hope this helps!
Can restasis eye drops gentamicin drops be used at the same time?
Yes they can, but a period of at least 15 minutes between the drops is advisable
Can Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic solution be used for Pink Eye?
Can definitely be used for pink eye. My daughter (7) had pink eye and was prescribed for her. cleared up infection in the first dose though we continued to take all of rhe medication.
Can you use erythromycin ointment to your 3 year old son for a pink eye?
Can erythromycin be used to treat pink-eye?
How many drops of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic drops solution do you used at a time for pink eye?
yes
Can bacitracin ointment be used to treat pink eye?
Generally, no. Bacitracin ointment should not be applied near the eye unless it is Bacitracin ophthalmic ointment. Even that medicine, however, is only useful against bacterial infections, and only some of those. Most cases of "pink eye" are caused by viruses, and are therefore not treatable with Bacitracin.
Can gentamicin injections be used for bacterial infection?
Yes, Gentamicin is effective against bacterial infections. However, gent is not used for all bacterial infections.
What is Gentamicin?
Gentamicin is a gram-negative, heat-stable antibiotic. It is not taken orally, but can be used topically or intravenously.
Can Erythromycin eye ointment be used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis in dogs?
Yes, if your doctor prescribed it and it is an opthalmic ointment. The formula for topical E-mycin is different from opthalmic. You could damage eye using topical ointment on your eye. DON'T do it, please.
Can gentamicin sulfate be used for a hores eye?
Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is an antibiotic drop that is used to topically, a prescription medicine for veterinary use in dogs, cats, and horses.
This medicine is only for pink eye?
my pink eye drops can be used for other things as long as you ask your doctor about other things, or it could possibly harm your eye.
what should I do for a cat who has an eye infection that comes and goes?
give it eye drops like the ones used for pink eye
