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Drug Details

GENTISONE HC

• Drug Class Description
  Antibiotics (aminoglycosides) / corticosteroids (steroids).
• Generic Name
  Gentamicin, hydrocortisone
• Presentation
  Gentamicin (as sulph.) 0.3%, hydrocortisone acetate 1%;
• Description
  drops.
• Indications
  Otitis externa. Post operation local use in infected mastoid cavities
• Adult Dosage
  2 - 4 drops three or four times daily and at night. Alternatively, wicks medicated with drops may be placed in external ear or mastoid cavity.
• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to gentamicin or to any of the ingredients. Known or suspected perforation of the ear drum is a contraindication to use in otitis externa only.

• Special Precautions
  

  Avoid long term continuous topical therapy. Cross sensitivity with other aminoglycoside antibiotics may occur. Pregnancy. Avoid prolonged use in infants.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Superinfection.