Gentagran is an antibacterial drug that has the active substance Gentamicin.
This ophthalmic drug is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis. Its action consists in interfering in the synthesis of proteins of the bacteria that end up weakened and eliminated from the organism, thus, the improvement of the symptoms of the infection.
Indications of the Gentagran
Bacterial blepharitis; Blepharoconjunctivitis; Bacterial conjunctivitis; bacterial keratitis; bacterial keratoconjunctivitis; dacryocystitis.
Gentagran price
Gentagran in ointment costs approximately 11 reais, while the 5 ml bottle of eye drops costs approximately 7 reais.
Side effects of Gentagran
Sensation of burning or needles in the eyes; blurred vision; itching; redness; swelling.
Contraindications of Gentagran
Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Gentagran
Ophthalmic use
Adults and adolescents
- Ointment: Apply a small amount of the product to the conjunctiva every 8 or 12 hours.
- Eye drops : In mild infections apply one drop every 4 hours, in severe infections it is recommended to apply the eye drops hourly.