Gentacin Ointment 0.1%

What is Gentacin ointment (antibiotic)?

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It works by negatively impacting protein synthesis of bacterial ribosome and inhibiting bacterial growth. This is an antibiotic of broad spectrum, it can be used for both primary and secondary bacterial infections and infections that have not responded to other topical antibiotic agents. 

Gentamicin ointment is effective for the topical treatment of following:

• impetigo contagiosa, 
• superficial folliculitis, 
• ecthyma, 
• furunculosis, 
• sycosis barbae, 
• pyoderma gangrenosum,
• infectious eczematoid dermatitis, 
• pustular acne, 
• pustular psoriasis, 
• infected seborrheic dermatitis, 
• infected contact dermatitis (including poison ivy), 
• infected excoriations, 
• bacterial superinfections of fungal or viral infections.

Active principles: gentamicin sulfate 0.1%

Amount: 10 tubes * 10 g

Maker: MSD Co., Ltd., Takata Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Japan

Indications: treatment of skin infections, preventing bacterial growth

How to use

Apply the ointment on the affected area, 1-4 times a day. Application via gauze is also possible. 

Contraindications: do not use for pregnant or breastfeeding women. 

Important information

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.