Garamycin Ophthalmic

Pronounced: gar-uh-MY-sin
Generic name: Gentamicin sulfate

Why is Garamycin Ophthalmic prescribed?

Garamycin Ophthalmic, an antibiotic, is applied to the eye for treatment of infections such as conjunctivitis (pinkeye) and other eye infections.

Most important fact about Garamycin Ophthalmic

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using Garamycin eyedrops or ointment for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not allow anyone else to use this medication, and do not save it for use on another infection.

How should you use Garamycin Ophthalmic?

Use Garamycin Ophthalmic exactly as prescribed. To administer Garamycin, follow these steps:

Eyedrops
1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pocket between your eye and the lid.
3. Brace the eyedrop bottle on your forehead or on the bridge of your nose.
4. Do not touch the applicator tip to your eye or any other surface.
5. Close your eyes gently and keep them closed for a minute or two.
6. Do not rinse the dropper.
7. If you are using a second type of eyedrop, wait 5 to 10 minutes before applying it.

Eye Ointment
1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Pull your lower eyelid down away from the eye to form a pocket.
3. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch.
4. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye or any other surface.
5. Close your eyes for a couple of minutes.
6. Wipe the tip of the tube with tissue and immediately replace the cap tightly.

Your vision may be blurred for a few minutes following application of the ointment.

--If you miss a dose...

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.

--Storage instructions...

Store away from heat and light. Do not freeze.

Garamycin Ophthalmic side effects

Occasional eye irritation--with itching, redness and swelling--may occur with use of the eyedrops. Occasional burning or stinging in the eye may occur with use of the ointment.