Gentamicin and prednisolone (ophthalmic)
Generic name: gentamicin and prednisolone (ophthalmic) [ JEN-ta-MYE-sin-and-pred-NIS-oh-lone-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Pred-G, Pred-G S.O.P.
Dosage forms: ophthalmic ointment (0.3%-0.6%); ophthalmic suspension (0.3%-1%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
What is gentamicin and prednisolone?
Gentamicin and prednisolone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.
gentamicin and prednisolone is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.
Gentamicin and prednisolone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use gentamicin and prednisolone if you are allergic to gentamicin or prednisolone, or if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use gentamicin and prednisolone?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
To apply the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
Do not the eye drops use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in this medicine could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
To apply the ointment: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment from the tube into this pocket. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe...
