Gouttes auriculaires de gentamicine

About gentamicin ear drops

What are gentamicin ear drops used for?

Les gouttes auriculaires de gentamicine sont utilisées pour traiter les infections bactériennes infections de l'oreille. Les gouttes tuent les germes (bactéries) qui sont la cause de l'infection.

Si l'oreille est enflée ainsi qu'infectée (comme dans otite externe, for example), your doctor may prescribe gentamicin ear drops which also contain hydrocortisone. These drops will reduce the inflammation as well as treat the infection.

Side effect of gentamicin ear drops

Common side effects of gentamicin ear drops are:

• Mild irritation.

• Démangeaisons.

• Piquant.

Une liste complète des effets secondaires pouvant être associés à votre médicament se trouve dans la notice d'information imprimée du fabricant fournie avec le médicament.

Parlez à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien si l'un des éléments suivants persiste ou devient gênant.

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes que vous pensez être dus aux gouttes, consultez votre médecin ou votre pharmacien pour obtenir des conseils supplémentaires.

Who should not use gentamicin ear drops?

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. Before you (or your child) start using gentamicin drops, it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you have a burst (perforated) eardrum.

• Si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez.

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to gentamicin or to any other antibiotic, or to any other ear drops.

• Si vous avez une condition appelée myasthénie grave. This is a condition which causes muscle weakness.

• Si vous prenez ou utilisez d'autres médicaments. Cela inclut tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles à l'achat sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et complémentaires.

How to use gentamicin ear drops

Always read the leaflet in the pack before starting lymecycline. It explains how to take it and lists possible side effects.

1. Wash your hands before you begin.

2. Clean your ear gently with warm water and pat it dry.

3. Remove the cap from the bottle of ear drops.

4. Lie down, or tilt your head a little, so that the affected ear is facing upwards.

5. Gently pull your earlobe to straighten the ear canal.

6. Hold the container upside down near to the ear. Try not to touch the inside of your ear as you do this.

7. Apply enough pressure to the container to release two or three drops into your ear.

8. Keep your ear facing upwards for a few minutes to allow the solution to come into contact with the affected area.

9. Repeat the process in your other ear if you have been asked to use the drops in both ears.

10. Replace the cap on to the bottle of drops.

Tirer le meilleur parti de votre traitement

• Take lymecycline exactly as your doctor tells you to and always check the label for the correct dose. It is usually 3-4 times a day and at night.

• Don’t miss doses - si vous oubliez, appliquez les gouttes dès que vous vous en souvenez.

• Don’t use cotton buds or objects inside your ear as they can irritate or damage the skin. Wipe only the outer ear with a clean cloth or tissue if there’s any discharge.

• You will be prescribed a short course of treatment (usually no more than 7-10 days). If you feel your infection is no better after this time, make another appointment to see your doctor for advice.

How to store gentamicin ear drops

• Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

• Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière directes.

• Jetez le flacon de gouttes auriculaires après avoir terminé votre traitement, même s'il reste du liquide.

• Do not keep opened bottles to use later, as ear drops must not be used if the bottle has been opened for longer than four weeks.

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Questions fréquemment posées

How long does it take for gentamicin ear drops to work?

Gentamicin ear drops usually start to ease symptoms within a few days. Most infections improve significantly within 7 days, as long as the drops are used exactly as prescribed.

What does gentamicin do to the middle ear?

Gentamicin works by killing bacteria that cause middle ear infections, helping reduce pain, swelling and discharge. It is used carefully, as high doses or prolonged use can affect the balance or hearing structures in the inner ear.

Are gentamicin ear drops safe to use during pregnancy?

Gentamicin ear drops are generally avoided in pregnancy, as aminoglycosides can pose a small risk to the baby if significant absorption occurs. A doctor will usually recommend a safer alternative unless the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.