Gentamicin Sulfate (gentamicin sulfate)
Ophthalmic Antibacterials Ophthalmic (Eye) Drops; Topical Ointment (Gram)
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Overview
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
Gentamicin is used topically in the treatment of superficial infections of the skin caused by susceptible bacteria. However, substantial evidence of effectiveness is lacking and some experts question the use of topical antibiotics in general. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, and systemic anti-infective therapy is required for the treatment of serious or extensive skin infections.
In addition, indiscriminate use of topical gentamicin may result in the emergence of organisms resistant to the drug and other aminoglycosides.
Generic name: gentamicin sulfate
Pronunciation: (JEN-ta-MYE-sin)
Drug class: Ophthalmic Antibacterials
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Gentamicin Sulfate:
- Bacterial Skin And Skin Structure Infection
- Folliculitis
- Furunculosis
- Paronychia
Also known as: Bacterial Skin Infection, Furuncle, Onychia Lateralis, Onychia Periungualis, Perionychia, Perionyxis.
Dosing
Gentamicin sulfate is applied topically to the skin in the form of a cream or ointment containing 0.1% gentamicin. Because the ointment helps retain moisture, it has been used in the treatment of infections on dry, eczematous, or psoriatic skin. The cream is usually used for the treatment of wet, oozing primary infections and greasy secondary infections; the cream is also used if a water-washable preparation is desired.
A small amount of gentamicin cream or ointment should be applied gently to the cleansed affected area 3-4 times daily. The area may be covered with a sterile gauze dressing; infected stasis ulcers may be covered with gelatin packing. In the topical treatment of impetigo, crusts should be removed from the lesions to permit contact between the antibiotic and the infection. Care should be taken to avoid further contamination of the infected skin.
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentamicin 0.3% Eye Drop | Maintenance | Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) by ophthalmic route every 4 hours. |
| Gentamicin 0.1% Ointment | Maintenance | Apply a small amount to the affected area by topical route 3 times per day. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentamicin 0.1% Ointment | Maintenance | Apply a small amount to the affected area by topical route 3 times per day. |
| Gentamicin 0.3% Eye Drop | Maintenance | Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) by ophthalmic route every 4 hours. |
| Gentamicin 3 Mg/Ml Eye Drop | Maintenance | Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) by ophthalmic route every 4 hours. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Mt-RNr1 increased risk of aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Less Frequent
- Ocular inflammation
- Ocular itching
- Ocular pain
- Ocular redness
- Pruritus of skin
Less Frequent
- Blurred vision
- Conjunctival hyperemia
Rare or Very Rare
- Erythema
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin irritation
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial blepharitis | ||
| H01.0 | ICD10CM | Blepharitis |
| H01.00 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis |
| H01.001 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis right upper eyelid |
| H01.002 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis right lower eyelid |
| H01.003 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.004 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis left upper eyelid |
| H01.005 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis left lower eyelid |
| H01.006 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.009 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.00A | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.00B | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharitis left eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.01 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis |
| H01.011 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis right upper eyelid |
| H01.012 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis right lower eyelid |
| H01.013 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.014 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis left upper eyelid |
| H01.015 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis left lower eyelid |
| H01.016 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.019 | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.01A | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.01B | ICD10CM | Ulcerative blepharitis left eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.02 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis |
| H01.021 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis right upper eyelid |
| H01.022 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis right lower eyelid |
| H01.023 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.024 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis left upper eyelid |
| H01.025 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis left lower eyelid |
| H01.026 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.029 | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.02A | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.02B | ICD10CM | Squamous blepharitis left eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| Bacterial conjunctivitis | ||
| H10.02 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis |
| H10.021 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.022 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.023 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.029 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| H10.3 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis |
| H10.30 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| H10.31 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.32 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.33 | ICD10CM | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral |
| Bacterial keratitis | ||
| H16.10 | ICD10CM | Unspecified superficial keratitis |
| H16.101 | ICD10CM | Unspecified superficial keratitis, right eye |
| H16.102 | ICD10CM | Unspecified superficial keratitis, left eye |
| H16.103 | ICD10CM | Unspecified superficial keratitis, bilateral |
| H16.109 | ICD10CM | Unspecified superficial keratitis, unspecified eye |
| H16.32 | ICD10CM | Diffuse interstitial keratitis |
| H16.321 | ICD10CM | Diffuse interstitial keratitis, right eye |
| H16.322 | ICD10CM | Diffuse interstitial keratitis, left eye |
| H16.323 | ICD10CM | Diffuse interstitial keratitis, bilateral |
| H16.329 | ICD10CM | Diffuse interstitial keratitis, unspecified eye |
| H16.39 | ICD10CM | Other interstitial and deep keratitis |
| H16.391 | ICD10CM | Other interstitial and deep keratitis, right eye |
| H16.392 | ICD10CM | Other interstitial and deep keratitis, left eye |
| H16.393 | ICD10CM | Other interstitial and deep keratitis, bilateral |
| H16.399 | ICD10CM | Other interstitial and deep keratitis, unspecified eye |
| H16.8 | ICD10CM | Other keratitis |
| Bacterial skin and skin structure infection | ||
| H60.1 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of external ear |
| H60.10 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of external ear, unspecified ear |
| H60.11 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of right external ear |
| H60.12 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of left external ear |
| H60.13 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of external ear, bilateral |
| L01.00 | ICD10CM | Impetigo, unspecified |
| L01.03 | ICD10CM | Bullous impetigo |
| L02.02 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of face |
| L02.03 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of face |
| L02.12 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of neck |
| L02.13 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of neck |
| L02.217 | ICD10CM | Cutaneous abscess of flank |
| L02.221 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of abdominal wall |
| L02.222 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank] |
| L02.223 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of chest wall |
| L02.224 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of groin |
| L02.225 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of perineum |
| L02.226 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of umbilicus |
| L02.229 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of trunk, unspecified |
| L02.231 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of abdominal wall |
| L02.232 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank] |
| L02.233 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of chest wall |
| L02.234 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of groin |
| L02.235 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of perineum |
| L02.236 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of umbilicus |
| L02.237 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of flank |
| L02.239 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of trunk, unspecified |
| L02.33 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of buttock |
| L02.429 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of limb, unspecified |
| L02.439 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of limb, unspecified |
| L02.529 | ICD10CM | Furuncle unspecified hand |
| L02.539 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of unspecified hand |
| L02.629 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of unspecified foot |
| L02.639 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of unspecified foot |
| L02.821 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of head [any part, except face] |
| L02.828 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of other sites |
| L02.831 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of head [any part, except face] |
| L02.838 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of other sites |
| L02.92 | ICD10CM | Furuncle, unspecified |
| L02.93 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle, unspecified |
| L03.01 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of finger |
| L03.011 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of right finger |
| L03.012 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of left finger |
| L03.019 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of unspecified finger |
| L03.03 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of toe |
| L03.031 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of right toe |
| L03.032 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of left toe |
| L03.039 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of unspecified toe |
| L03.11 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of other parts of limb |
| L03.111 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of right axilla |
| L03.112 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of left axilla |
| L03.113 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of right upper limb |
| L03.114 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of left upper limb |
| L03.115 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of right lower limb |
| L03.116 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of left lower limb |
| L03.119 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb |
| L03.211 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of face |
| L03.213 | ICD10CM | Periorbital cellulitis |
| L03.221 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of neck |
| L03.222 | ICD10CM | Acute lymphangitis of neck |
| L03.31 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of trunk |
| L03.311 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of abdominal wall |
| L03.312 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of back [any part except buttock and flank] |
| L03.313 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of chest wall |
| L03.314 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of groin |
| L03.315 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of perineum |
| L03.316 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of umbilicus |
| L03.317 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of buttock |
| L03.319 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of trunk, unspecified |
| L03.31A | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of flank |
| L03.32A | ICD10CM | Acute lymphangitis of flank |
| L03.81 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of other sites |
| L03.811 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of head [any part, except face] |
| L03.818 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of other sites |
| L03.90 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis, unspecified |
| L08.9 | ICD10CM | Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified |
| N48.22 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penis |
| Blepharoconjunctivitis | ||
| H10.5 | ICD10CM | Blepharoconjunctivitis |
| H10.50 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis |
| H10.501 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.502 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.503 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.509 | ICD10CM | Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| H10.52 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis |
| H10.521 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.522 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.523 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.529 | ICD10CM | Angular blepharoconjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| Dacryocystitis | ||
| H04.30 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis |
| H04.301 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage |
| H04.302 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage |
| H04.303 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages |
| H04.309 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage |
| H04.31 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis |
| H04.311 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage |
| H04.312 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage |
| H04.313 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages |
| H04.319 | ICD10CM | Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage |
| H04.32 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis |
| H04.321 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage |
| H04.322 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage |
| H04.323 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages |
| H04.329 | ICD10CM | Acute dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage |
| H04.41 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis |
| H04.411 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage |
| H04.412 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage |
| H04.413 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages |
| H04.419 | ICD10CM | Chronic dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage |
| P39.1 | ICD10CM | Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis |
| Folliculitis | ||
| L73.9 | ICD10CM | Follicular disorder, unspecified |
| Furunculosis | ||
| J34.0 | ICD10CM | Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose |
| L02.02 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of face |
| L02.03 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of face |
| L02.12 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of neck |
| L02.13 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of neck |
| L02.22 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of trunk |
| L02.221 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of abdominal wall |
| L02.222 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank] |
| L02.223 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of chest wall |
| L02.224 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of groin |
| L02.225 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of perineum |
| L02.226 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of umbilicus |
| L02.227 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of flank |
| L02.229 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of trunk, unspecified |
| L02.23 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of trunk |
| L02.231 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of abdominal wall |
| L02.232 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank] |
| L02.233 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of chest wall |
| L02.234 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of groin |
| L02.235 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of perineum |
| L02.236 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of umbilicus |
| L02.237 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of flank |
| L02.239 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of trunk, unspecified |
| L02.32 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of buttock |
| L02.33 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of buttock |
| L02.42 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of limb |
| L02.421 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of right axilla |
| L02.422 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of left axilla |
| L02.423 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of right upper limb |
| L02.424 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of left upper limb |
| L02.425 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of right lower limb |
| L02.426 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of left lower limb |
| L02.429 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of limb, unspecified |
| L02.43 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of limb |
| L02.431 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of right axilla |
| L02.432 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of left axilla |
| L02.433 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of right upper limb |
| L02.434 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of left upper limb |
| L02.435 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of right lower limb |
| L02.436 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of left lower limb |
| L02.439 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of limb, unspecified |
| L02.52 | ICD10CM | Furuncle hand |
| L02.521 | ICD10CM | Furuncle right hand |
| L02.522 | ICD10CM | Furuncle left hand |
| L02.529 | ICD10CM | Furuncle unspecified hand |
| L02.53 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of hand |
| L02.531 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of right hand |
| L02.532 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of left hand |
| L02.539 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of unspecified hand |
| L02.62 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of foot |
| L02.621 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of right foot |
| L02.622 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of left foot |
| L02.629 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of unspecified foot |
| L02.63 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of foot |
| L02.631 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of right foot |
| L02.632 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of left foot |
| L02.639 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of unspecified foot |
| L02.82 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of other sites |
| L02.821 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of head [any part, except face] |
| L02.828 | ICD10CM | Furuncle of other sites |
| L02.83 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of other sites |
| L02.831 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of head [any part, except face] |
| L02.838 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle of other sites |
| L02.92 | ICD10CM | Furuncle, unspecified |
| L02.93 | ICD10CM | Carbuncle, unspecified |
| Meibomianitis | ||
| H00.02 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum |
| H00.021 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum right upper eyelid |
| H00.022 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum right lower eyelid |
| H00.023 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H00.024 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum left upper eyelid |
| H00.025 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum left lower eyelid |
| H00.026 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H00.029 | ICD10CM | Hordeolum internum unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| Paronychia | ||
| L03.01 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of finger |
| L03.011 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of right finger |
| L03.012 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of left finger |
| L03.019 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of unspecified finger |
| L03.03 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of toe |
| L03.031 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of right toe |
| L03.032 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of left toe |
| L03.039 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis of unspecified toe |
| L03.90 | ICD10CM | Cellulitis, unspecified |
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