Gentamicin is pretty safe, I would go ahead as long as it's not expired. If you happen to live in Canada, you can get Polysporin eye drops which work as well or better.
It is not recommended to use Restasis eye drops and gentamicin drops at the same time without consulting a healthcare professional. This is because they may interact with each other and alter their effectiveness or cause adverse effects on the eyes. It is best to follow your healthcare provider's instructions for using these medications.
To administer gentamicin eye drops to cats, gently hold the cat's head still and carefully pull down the lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Place the prescribed number of drops into the pocket and then release the eyelid, allowing the cat to blink. Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye to prevent contamination. Administer the drops as directed by your veterinarian.
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The recommended guidelines for administering gentamicin eye drops to cats include washing your hands, gently holding the cat's head, pulling down the lower eyelid to create a small pocket, placing the prescribed number of drops into the pocket, and gently massaging the area to help the drops spread. Be sure to follow your veterinarian's instructions carefully and avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination.
Yes; only penicillin group drugs must not be take, and gentamicin is not one of those.
about 30sec or 1min
Tobramycin is better than gentamicin for Conjunctivitis.
Yes, gentamicin can cause hearing loss in patients.
Gentamicin is a gram-negative, heat-stable antibiotic. It is not taken orally, but can be used topically or intravenously.
Conjunctivitis tobramycin is more effective than gentamicin for a cat.
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!