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Gentamicin
Gentamicin is an anti-bacterial which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.
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A 49-year old asked:
Does gentamicin heal a cold sore?
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Does gentamicin have any drug nutrients interactions !?!
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A 42-year old asked:
Can I use gentamicin for a stye?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Can topical gentamicin cause macular edema in children?
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A 29-year old asked:
What is gentamicin sulfate ointment typically prescribed for?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I m male ,35.I have itching problem since i was child. i get temporary relieve from clobestasol propionate and gentamicin . i m perfect healthy.
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A 34-year old asked:
Is taking garamycin (gentamicin) for pinkeye if its not viral harmful?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is it safe to use gentamicin ophthalmic solution to cure a stye?
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A 42-year old asked:
Hi doctors, was just wondering what is gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic solution?
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A 20-year old female asked:
How long do I wait for a chalazion to go away? I'm using prescribed Gentamicin Sulfate opthalmic Solution, and have been doing so for about five days
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A 43-year old female asked:
8yo on Gentamicin 5 days-eyes cleared up-off two days-infection came back-started Gentamicin again-eyes becameveryred andhurt. Should I stop treatment?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is gentamicin sulfate cream effective for cold sores?
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A 40-year old asked:
When is it necessary to take ampicillin or gentamicin instead of amoxicillin?
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A 31-year old female asked about a female:
Is gentamicin safe for a 2 year old outpatient (no peek and trough levels)? Are there safer alternatives? I fear ototixicity and nephrotoxicity.
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A 37-year old asked:
Does gentamicin treat pink eye in 2 to 3 days?
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A 42-year old asked:
Does gentamicin eye drops help a sty?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic solution usp be used for a stye?
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A 43-year old asked:
I was wondering are gentamicin eye drops ok if allergic to penicillin?
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A 40-year old asked:
I've been using a cream combo of lidex,lotrimin,& garamycin (gentamicin). OK?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Inner corner eye is red, slightly swollen. Had pooling of tears. Applied compress and gentamicin. Pooling gone. Bit of yellow/green discharge. Help?
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A 26-year old female asked:
My bf was prescribed Gentamicin 0.3% by an urgent care doc Sunday. today the eye doc prescribed Vigamox 0.5% and didn't say if to continue Gentamicin?
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A 44-year old asked:
How long will it take garamycin (gentamicin) ophtmalic drops for an eye infection?
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A 92-year old asked:
What is length of time to take gentamicin for eye infection? Dr only ordered for 2 days. Why? I am 92 and healthy (only medication is 5mg lisinopril)
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A 92-year old asked:
92 What is length of time to take gentamicin for eye redness? Dr ordered for only 2 days. Why? She never saw me for it, just called nursing home w/ RX
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A 42-year old female asked:
Can garamycin (gentamicin) cause a stomach virus?
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A 92-year old asked:
Slight eye irritation. RN called MD who didnt see patient, ordered 2 days of gentamicin eye drops for patient with kidney dysfunction. What effects?
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A member asked:
I used 1 drop of an old bottle of gentamicin drops for red eyes not relieved by antihistamine drops . Must I continue taking now, 4x/day for 5-7 days?
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A 32-year old female asked:
If I am allergic to Penicillin, can I safely take Gentamicin? I have a heart murmur and do not want to use Azithromycin any longer.
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A 20-year old male asked:
what is the side effect of gentamycin ?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Hi doctors. Medication toner and betamethasome and gentamycin cream are good for face? What should apply first of these med?
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