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Gento Benefits & Uses

Gento is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Gento 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gento Related Warnings

Is the use of Gento safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gento. If you are pregnant, do not take Gento without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Gento safe during breastfeeding?

Gento does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gento on the Kidneys?

Gento has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gento on the Liver?

Using Gento does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gento on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gento with Other Drugs

Gento 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)

Gento Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Gento

Is this Gento habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gento is addictive.

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

After taking Gento, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gento can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gento should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Gento cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gento Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gento

Taking Gento with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gento

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gento.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gento

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gento treat pink eye?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Gento is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis). It effectively treats the symptoms of pink eye. Since it is a prescription drug you should use it only on your doctor's advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gento cause nephrotoxicity?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Gento 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gento cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

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