Gentamicin ear drops

About gentamicin ear drops

Gentamicin ear drops are used to treat bacterial infecções de ouvido. The drops kill germs (bacteria) which are the cause of infection.

If the ear is swollen as well as infected (as in otite externa, for example), your doctor may prescribe gentamicin ear drops which also contain hydrocortisone. These drops will reduce the inflammation as well as treat the infection.

Common side effects of gentamicin ear drops are:

• Mild irritation.

• Coceira.

• Stinging.

A full list of the side effects which can be associated with your medicine, is from the manufacturer's printed information leaflet supplied with the medicine.

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Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. Before you (or your child) start using gentamicin drops, it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you have a burst (perforated) eardrum.

• Se você está grávida ou amamentando.

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to gentamicin or to any other antibiotic, or to any other ear drops.

• If you have a condition called miastenia gravis. This is a condition which causes muscle weakness.

• Se você estiver tomando ou usando qualquer outro medicamento. Isso inclui quaisquer medicamentos que você esteja tomando e que estejam disponíveis para compra sem receita médica, bem como medicamentos fitoterápicos e complementares.

Always read the leaflet in the pack before starting lymecycline. It explains how to take it and lists possible side effects.

1. Wash your hands before you begin.

2. Clean your ear gently with warm water and pat it dry.

3. Remove the cap from the bottle of ear drops.

4. Lie down, or tilt your head a little, so that the affected ear is facing upwards.

5. Gently pull your earlobe to straighten the ear canal.

6. Hold the container upside down near to the ear. Try not to touch the inside of your ear as you do this.

7. Apply enough pressure to the container to release two or three drops into your ear.

8. Mantenha o ouvido voltado para cima por alguns minutos para permitir que a solução entre em contato com a área afetada.

9. Repita o processo no outro ouvido se lhe pediram para usar as gotas em ambos os ouvidos.

10. Replace the cap on to the bottle of drops.

• Take lymecycline exactly as your doctor tells you to and always check the label for the correct dose. It is usually 3-4 times a day and at night.

• Don’t miss doses - if you forget, apply the drops as soon as you remember.

• Don’t use cotton buds or objects inside your ear as they can irritate or damage the skin. Wipe only the outer ear with a clean cloth or tissue if there’s any discharge.

• You will be prescribed a short course of treatment (usually no more than 7-10 days). If you feel your infection is no better after this time, make another appointment to see your doctor for advice.

• Mantenha todos os medicamentos fora do alcance e da vista das crianças.

• Armazene em local fresco e seco, longe de calor e luz diretos.

• Throw away the bottle of ear drops after you have finished your course of treatment, even if there is some liquid left.

• Do not keep opened bottles to use later, as ear drops must not be used if the bottle has been opened for longer than four weeks.

How long does it take for gentamicin ear drops to work?

Gentamicin ear drops usually start to ease symptoms within a few days. Most infections improve significantly within 7 days, as long as the drops are used exactly as prescribed.

What does gentamicin do to the middle ear?

Gentamicin works by killing bacteria that cause middle ear infections, helping reduce pain, swelling and discharge. It is used carefully, as high doses or prolonged use can affect the balance or hearing structures in the inner ear.

Are gentamicin ear drops safe to use during pregnancy?

Gentamicin ear drops are generally avoided in pregnancy, as aminoglycosides can pose a small risk to the baby if significant absorption occurs. A doctor will usually recommend a safer alternative unless the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.