Genbiotic Eye Drop

Genbiotic Eye Drop is an antibiotic eye medicine containing gentamicin as labeled in each eye drop solution. It belongs to the aminoglycoside antibiotic class and is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and surrounding tissues. Genbiotic Eye Drop is prescribed when a doctor suspects bacteria are causing redness, discharge, swelling, or other signs of eye infection.

How it works: Gentamicin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In Genbiotic Eye Drop, this action happens right on the eye surface, helping clear the infection where it is present.

Genbiotic Eye Drop is a standard ophthalmic gentamicin product in eye-drop form, so it is meant for direct use in the eye rather than by mouth or injection. Because it is an eye drop, it can start acting locally at the surface of the eye soon after instillation, and a doctor may choose it when a topical antibiotic is appropriate for the infection being treated.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection
• Infected eyelid margins as prescribed
• Eye infection with discharge or crusting
• Prevention of infection after certain eye procedures as directed

• Wash your hands before using Genbiotic 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 eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after use; 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 use and do not put them back in until your doctor says it is safe.

Each dose of Genbiotic Eye Drop provides gentamicin as labeled in the ophthalmic solution; the exact amount per drop is set by the manufacturer. Your doctor decides how many drops to use and how often, based on the type and severity of the eye infection, and the treatment may be given several times a day. Do not use more often than prescribed or continue longer than directed, because overuse can increase irritation and the chance of resistance.

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
• Mild eye irritation or redness
• Blurred vision right after applying the drop
• Watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use
• Eyelid itching or discomfort

• Use only for bacterial eye infections, not for viral or fungal eye problems.
• Do not wear contact lenses during treatment unless your eye doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye to avoid contamination.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to gentamicin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics.
• Use caution if you are also using other eye drops, ointments, or eye washes.
• If pain, swelling, or vision problems get worse, seek medical advice promptly.
• Complete the full course exactly as prescribed, even if symptoms improve early.

• Other eye medicines, which may need to be spaced apart by several minutes
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics, which may increase the risk of sensitivity or toxicity
• Loop diuretics such as furosemide, if significant systemic absorption is a concern
• Neuromuscular blocking medicines, if used in a medical setting

Store Genbiotic Eye Drop at room temperature, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat or freezing.