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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) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gental(Alive) is used -
Is the use of Gental(Alive) safe for pregnant women?
Gental should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Gental(Alive) safe during breastfeeding?
Gental is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gental(Alive) on the Kidneys?
Gental has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gental(Alive) on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gental on the liver.
What is the effect of Gental(Alive) on the Heart?
Gental is completely safe for the heart.
Gental(Alive) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gental(Alive) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gental(Alive) habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gental(Alive).
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gental(Alive) only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gental(Alive) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gental(Alive)
Taking Gental(Alive) with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gental(Alive)
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gental(Alive).
Yes, Gental may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Gental can cause nephrotoxicity. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe nephrotoxicity after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes Gental is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to Salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Eye drop of this drug may cause eye irritation. This occurs very rarely. If you experience excessive irritation of skin after using this drug, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Gental is a brand name of gentamicin and it is available in the form of Injection, eye drop, cream. It belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of eye, skin, and body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748
