Mahagenta Eye Drop

Mahagenta Eye Drop is a gentamicin antibiotic eye drop made by Mankind Pharma, India. Each drop contains gentamicin as labelled in the product pack, and it belongs to the aminoglycoside antibiotic class. It is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, such as conjunctivitis and other surface eye infections, when the infection is caused by germs that gentamicin can help treat. It only works against bacteria, not viruses or allergies.

How it works: Gentamicin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and survive. In Mahagenta Eye Drop, that action happens right on the eye surface, helping reduce the number of bacteria causing the infection.

Mahagenta Eye Drop is supplied as an eye-drop solution, so it is designed to act directly on the surface of the eye with local antibiotic action. Because there are no other strengths or sibling forms listed for this brand, this pack represents the available Mahagenta Eye Drop option and is suited to the dosing plan your doctor prescribes for your specific eye infection. Doctors may choose this form when they want targeted treatment for a bacterial eye infection with minimal whole-body exposure.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection
• Surface eye infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Doctor-directed treatment for infected eyes

• Wash your hands before using Mahagenta Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eyes gently for 1 to 2 minutes after dosing; do not rub the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Remove contact lenses before using the drops and do not put them back in until your doctor says it is okay.

The amount delivered by Mahagenta Eye Drop is gentamicin as labelled in each drop, and the exact dose depends on the prescription, not self-selection. It may be used several times a day, often at spaced intervals during the day, but the maximum daily amount and treatment length are decided by the doctor based on the infection and response. Use it exactly as directed, because using too little may not clear the infection and using it too often may irritate the eye.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Gentamicin may include:

• Temporary eye burning or stinging
• Eye irritation or redness
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Blurred vision right after the drop is placed
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after instillation
• Mild eye discomfort

• Use only for bacterial eye infections; it does not treat viral or allergic eye symptoms.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to gentamicin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• Use caution if you have a corneal injury or severe eye irritation, because the eye may be more sensitive to antibiotic drops.
• Do not use the drop longer than prescribed, since prolonged use can lead to irritation or resistant bacteria.
• If your vision is blurred after dosing, avoid driving or using machinery until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Mahagenta Eye Drop.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments used at the same time
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys or hearing if significant absorption occurs
• Any prescribed eye steroid combination unless your doctor specifically instructs you to use both

Store Mahagenta Eye Drop at room temperature in the original box, away from heat, and keep the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.