Gentamicin+Dexamethasone+Boric Acid+Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is used in the treatment of eye infection.
How Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose works
Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a combination of three medicines: Gentamicin , Dexamethasone , Boric Acid and Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy. Boric Acid is a preservative. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a lubricating formulation which moistens the eyes/ears.
Common side effects of Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Your doctor has prescribed Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
If using Gentamicin + Dexamethasone + Boric Acid + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose for the eye:
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Do not wear contact lenses while using this medication.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma