Gen HC 0.3%+1% (Ear Drop)
10 ml drop: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gentamicin hydrocortisone acetate |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Gentamicin & Hydrocortisone Ear Drops and Cream
Categories
- Otic Medication
- Skin Medication
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Treatment for chronic suppurative otitis media
- Treatment for otitis externa
- Prophylactic treatment for otitis externa following trauma
- Post-operative local use in surgery to infected mastoid cavities
- Redness, itching, and swelling of the skin
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
- Ear drops - colorless
- Cream - white
Functions
- Anti-inflammatory for skin
- Treatment for middle ear infection
- Treatment for ear canal infection
Materials
- Gentamicin
- Hydrocortisone
- Otic solution
- Topical cream
Technical Specifications
- Ear Drops Dosage: 2-4 drops in affected ear 3-4 times a day
- Cream Application: Apply to affected area of the skin 2-3 times per day
Design Elements
Ear dropper for easy application
Usability Features
- Shake Well: Ear drops need to be shaken well immediately before use
Pharmacology
- Gentamicin Action: Binds to ribosomal subunits disrupting protein synthesis
- Hydrocortisone Action: Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects
Interaction
- Gentamicin Interactions:
- Additive effect with neurotoxic and nephrotoxic drugs
- May potentiate the effect of anticoagulants
- Increased risk of hypocalcaemia with bisphosphonates
- Hydrocortisone Interactions:
- Thiazides may enhance hyperglycemia and hypokalemia
- Response to anticoagulants altered
- Dose of antidiabetics and antihypertensives needs to be increased
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to aminoglycoside
- Pregnancy
- Hepatic impairment
Side Effects
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Transient irritation
- Increased redness
- Lacrimation
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category- C. Potential benefits may warrant use despite potential risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Concurrent use of neuromuscular blocking agents
- Conditions predisposing to ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
- Monitor plasma concentrations of gentamicin in certain patient groups
- Monitor auditory and renal functions
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations