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MEDICAL INFORMATION
Garamycin Key Facts
What is Garamycin?
Garamycin is the brand name for gentamicin and is available as an ophthalmic solution and ointment.
What dosages is Garamycin available in?
Garamycin is available as a 0.3% ophthalmic solution and ointment.
What is Garamycin used for?
Garamycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye or eyelid.
How does Garamycin work?
Garamycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It kills bacteria by blocking their ability to make proteins that are necessary for their protective covering.
How do I take Garamycin?
Garamycin eye ointment is dosed as a half-inch sized ribbon to the infected eye(s) 2 or 3 times a day. Garamycin eye drops is dosed as 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours. For severe infections, you may need to use it every hour.
Is it safe for me to take Garamycin?
Garamycin is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Garamycin Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Garamycin include:
- Eye burning
- Eye irritation and redness
Garamycin Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Garamycin. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Garamycin
- There are no major drug interactions listed for Garamycin. However, you should always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking
Who makes Garamycin?
Perrigo
Is Garamycin safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Garamycin will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.
What is the generic name for Garamycin?
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