Garamycin Ophthalmic
Brand name:
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 this medication 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.
What side effects may occur?
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.
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