Gentamicin Cream

Gentamicin Cream

Gentamicin ( as Sulphate ) 1 mg

Company Name

Memphis

Therapeutic Group

TOPICAL ANTIBACTERIALS

Pharmaceutical form

Cream For Dermatologic use only.

Package

Carton box containing an aluminium tube containing 15 g cream with Arabic and English pamphlet

Indications

"Gentamicin cream is indicated for the topical treatment of both primary and secondary skin infections due to susceptible bacteria.

Primary skin infections:impetigo contagiosa, superficial folliculitis, ecthyma,

furunculosis, syocosis barbae and pyoderma gangrenosum.

Secondary skin infections: infectious eczematoid dermatitis, pustular acne , pustular

psoriasis, infected excoriations and bacterial superinfections of fungal or viral

infections. Gentamicin cream is useful in treatment of infected skin cysts and certain

other skin abscesses when preceded by incision and drainage to permit adequate

contact between the antibiotic and the infecting bacteria.Good results have been

obtained in the treatment of infected stasis and other skin ulcers, infected superficial

burns , parochial , infected insect bites and stings, and infected cuts, scrapes, and

wounds from minor surgery. Patients sensitive to neomycin can be treated with

gentamicin, although regular observation of patients sensitive to topical antibiotics is

advisable when such patients are treated with any topical antibiotics. Gentamicin

cream have been used successfully in infants over one year of age as well as in adults

and children. Gentamicin cream is recommended for wet, oozing primary infections

and greasy secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic

dermatitis.

Warning & Precautions

"Precautions: Systemic absorption of topically applied gentamicin may be increased if extensive body surface area are treated, especially over prolonged time periods or in the presence of dermal disruption. In these cases, the undesirable effects which occur following systemic use of gentamicin may potentially occur. Cautious use is recommended under these conditions. Particularly in infants and children. Use of topical antibiotics occasionally allows overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If this occur, or if irritation, sensitization or superinfections develops, treatment with gentamicin should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.The bacterial agents of Gentamicin cream is not effective against viruses or fungi in skin infections.Therefore, they should not be used on patients in large amounts or for prolonged period of time. Gentamicin cream is not for ophthalmic use.

Product Type

Human

Dosage

"A thin film of Gentamicin cream should be applied to cover completely the affected

area three or four times daily until favourable results are achieved. The area treated

may be covered with a gauze gressing , if desired. In impetigo contagiosa ,the crusts

should be removed before application to permit maximum contact between the

antibiotic and the infection. Care should be exercised to avoid further contamination

of the infected skin. Infected stasis ulcers have responded well to Gentamicin cream

under gelatin packaging. Concomitant treatment of the skin around the ulcer with

a topical corticosteroid helps to control inflammation.

Adverse Reactions

"Topical use of gentamicin was reported to produce transient irritation (erythema and

pruritus) in a small percentage of cases that usually did not require discontinuance

of treatment.

Contra Indications

"Gentamicin cream is contraindicated in those patients with a history of sensitivity

reactions to any of their components.

Pregnancy: Not used during pregnancy.

Drug Interactions

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