Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops
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Product introduction
Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes and ear. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops is to be used only in the affected eye or ear. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops is to be used only in the affected eye or ear. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Uses of Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops
- Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Benefits of Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops
In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat infections in the eye or ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes or ear. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gencodex
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops works
Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Gentamicin and Dexamethasone. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops?
If you miss a dose of Gencodex Eye/Ear Drops, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
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OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
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- Drugs.com. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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- PubChem. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Technopharm Pvt Ltd
Address: E-16, Panki Industrial Area Site No.1,Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208022, India
Country of origin: India
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