Gental(Alive): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gental(Alive) Information

Gental(Alive) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Gental(Alive) have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Gental(Alive) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gental(Alive) as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gental(Alive) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Gental(Alive) has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Gental(Alive) has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gental(Alive) related warnings section.

Gental(Alive) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions.

Besides this, Gental(Alive) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gental(Alive) is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Gental(Alive) Benefits & Uses
Gental(Alive) Dosage & How to Take
Gental(Alive) Side Effects
Gental(Alive) Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Gental(Alive) with Other Drugs
Gental(Alive) Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gental(Alive)
Gental(Alive) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gental(Alive) Benefits & Uses

Gental(Alive) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Gental(Alive) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gental(Alive) Related Warnings

Is the use of Gental(Alive) safe for pregnant women?

Gental shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Gental(Alive) safe during breastfeeding?

Gental is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gental(Alive) on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Gental on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Gental(Alive) on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Gental on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gental(Alive) on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Gental for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gental(Alive) with Other Drugs

Gental(Alive) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Capreomycin

Furosemide

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Gental(Alive) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gental(Alive) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Gental(Alive)

Is this Gental(Alive) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gental(Alive) has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gental(Alive) as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gental(Alive) should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Gental(Alive) for mental disorders.

No

Gental(Alive) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gental(Alive)

Taking Gental(Alive) with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gental(Alive)

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gental(Alive) with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gental(Alive)

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gental cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Gental covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Gental work?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Gental contains gentamicin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive. Hence in this way, Gental kills the bacteria and treats the infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gental contain steroids?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Gental does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Gental?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gental cause hallucination?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gental may cause hallucinations infrequently in a few cases only. If you are experiencing hallucinations after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.