Inclusive of all taxes
Fast Delivery
Express dispatch for Gentamycin Eye Drop across India, with fast delivery in Delhi NCR, Noida, and Ghaziabad.
Quick Facts
About Gentamycin Eye Drop
Gentamycin Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (e.g., conjunctivitis) and the eyelids (e.g., blepharitis). It may also help to prevent an infection after an eye injury or surgery.Gentamycin Eye Drop fights the infection by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctors instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other eye medication. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause some short-term blurring of vision when first used. Therefore, do not drive immediately after administering this medicine. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.
How It Works
Gentamycin Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (e.g., conjunctivitis) and the eyelids (e.g., blepharitis). It may also help to prevent an infection after an eye injury or surgery.Gentamycin Eye Drop fights the infection by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctors instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other eye medication. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause some short-term blurring of vision when first used. Therefore, do not drive immediately after administering this medicine. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.
How to Use
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.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Gentamycin Eye Drop, please consult your doctor.
Storage
Store below 30C
Composition of Gentamycin Eye Drop
Key Benefits of Gentamycin Eye Drop
- In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections Gentamycin Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. 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 Gentamycin Eye Drop
- Application site irritation
- Burning sensation
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Gentamycin Eye Drop
No interaction found/established
Gentamycin Eye Drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Gentamycin Eye Drop is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Gentamycin Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help with this medicine?
Our licensed pharmacists can help with availability, prescription verification, and ordering support.
Chat on WhatsAppMedical information standards
Educational product information for Gentamycin Eye Drop. Not a substitute for advice from your treating doctor or healthcare provider.
- Reviewed by
- Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
- Content dates
- Catalogue copy is re-checked under our editorial standards. Pricing and stock update more often at checkout.
- Business address
- Vyloo Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10251, F/F, Library Road, Nawab Ganj, Delhi G.P.O., Delhi, North Delhi- 110006, Delhi, IndiaGSTIN 07AAKCV0933E1ZF, 09AAKCV0933E1ZB. More on our drug licence page.
Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
- National Health Portal (India) — Government of India National Health Portal