Gentamicin 10 mL Eye Drop

Gentamicin 10 mL Eye Drop is an aminoglycoside antibiotic eye medicine used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each mL contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin, and the 10 mL bottle is designed for repeated use as directed by your eye doctor. It works locally in the eye to help clear susceptible bacteria that can cause conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal infection, and other bacterial eye infections. Gentamicin 10 mL Eye Drop should be used only for bacterial infections, not for viral or fungal eye problems.

How it works: Gentamicin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and survive. When used as Gentamicin 10 mL Eye Drop, it acts directly on the infected eye surface to reduce the number of bacteria causing the infection.

This 10 mL eye drop is not a higher-dose strength; the '10 mL' refers to the bottle size, not a stronger antibiotic concentration. Because it is a multi-dose bottle, it suits people who need several days of treatment and can follow careful eye-drop technique. A doctor may choose Gentamicin 10 mL Eye Drop when a topical antibiotic is appropriate and a small, easy-to-carry bottle is preferred.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial blepharitis
• Bacterial keratitis
• Other susceptible bacterial eye infections
• Prevention of infection after certain eye procedures when prescribed

• Wash your hands before using Gentamicin 10 mL 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 instilling the drop; do not blink hard or rub the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Use the bottle only for the duration and frequency your doctor prescribes; do not share it with anyone else.

Gentamicin 10 mL Eye Drop delivers gentamicin eye drops in a 10 mL multi-dose bottle, with each mL containing 3 mg gentamicin. The exact dose and how often to use it depend on the infection and your doctor’s instructions; many regimens are spaced through the day, and there is no universal maximum daily number for every patient because the prescriber sets it based on the condition being treated.

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

Common side effects of Gentamicin may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging after putting the drop in
• Mild eye irritation or redness
• Blurred vision for a short time after dosing
• Tearing or watery eyes
• Itching or discomfort of the eye surface
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after the drop drains into the throat

• Use Gentamicin 10 mL Eye Drop only for bacterial eye infections diagnosed or suspected by a clinician.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you have an active eye infection unless your doctor says it is safe to do so.
• If the eye becomes more painful, more red, or vision worsens, get medical advice promptly.
• 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 medicines, because spacing them out may be needed.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye, because contamination can worsen the infection.
• If symptoms do not improve as expected, your doctor may need to reassess the diagnosis.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments, which may need to be spaced apart
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics, because allergy or toxicity concerns may overlap
• Strong diuretics such as furosemide, which can increase aminoglycoside-related toxicity risk in some settings
• Neuromuscular blocking agents, which can have additive effects with aminoglycosides in certain clinical situations

Store Gentamicin 10 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tip clean; discard it after the period directed on the label or by your pharmacist.