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Gentapen D Eye Drop


Product introduction

Gentapen D Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the eyes. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Gentapen D Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Gentapen D Eye Drop1 and Gentapen D Eye Drop2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Gentapen D Eye Drop

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Gentapen D Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Gentapen D Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Gentapen D Eye Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Gentapen D Eye Drop

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 Gentapen D

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Blurred vision

How to use Gentapen D Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Gentapen D Eye Drop works

Gentapen D Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Gentamicin and Dexamethasone. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye 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 red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gentapen D Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gentapen D Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gentapen D Eye Drop 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 Gentapen D Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Gentapen D Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. PubChem. Dexamethasone. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. MedlinPlus. Gentamicin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Address: 409, Antriksh Bhawan, 22 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Gentapen D Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

MRP
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Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 ml in 1 packet
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