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Gentamicin is your eye's bacterial infection fighter—a powerful antibiotic eye drop that targets and eliminates bacteria causing pink eye, corneal ulcers, and eyelid infections. Think of it as a specialized soldier that stops bacterial invaders right at the source, bringing quick relief to irritated, infected eyes.
- ✅ 3mg/mL eye drops available
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential antibiotic
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Gentamicin: Your Eye's Bacterial Infection Fighter
Gentamicin is a powerful aminoglycoside antibiotic that has been helping Filipinos treat bacterial eye infections effectively for decades. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition (available as injection and topical formulations), this government-approved treatment is a trusted solution for external eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
What Does Gentamicin Eye Drops Treat?
Think of Gentamicin eye drops as your eye's specialized defense force. It effectively treats:
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)—red, itchy, watery eyes with discharge caused by bacteria
- Keratitis—infection of the cornea (the clear front surface of your eye) causing pain and blurred vision
- Corneal Ulcers—open sores on the cornea that can threaten vision if left untreated
- Blepharitis—inflammation and infection of the eyelids causing redness, swelling, and crusty eyelashes
- Prevention of Eye Infections—after eye injuries such as foreign body removal, burns, lacerations, or following eye surgery
How Gentamicin Eye Drops Work (Simple Explanation)
Imagine bacteria as tiny factories producing proteins to survive and multiply. Gentamicin works by sneaking into these bacterial factories and binding to their protein-making machinery (the 30S ribosomal subunit). This causes the bacteria to produce defective, non-functional proteins, which ultimately kills them. The best part? Gentamicin is bactericidal—it actively kills bacteria rather than just slowing their growth. For eye infections, the topical drops deliver this antibiotic power directly to the infected area, providing targeted treatment with minimal systemic absorption. You'll typically start feeling relief within 1-2 days, but it's crucial to complete the full course to ensure all bacteria are eliminated.
Gentamicin Eye Drops Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strength | 3mg/mL (0.3%) eye drops (ophthalmic solution) |
| Standard Dosage | 1-2 drops into the affected eye up to 6 times daily; for severe infections, your doctor may recommend more frequent application (as prescribed by doctor) |
| How to Use | Wash hands, tilt head back, pull lower eyelid down to form a pouch, drop medication into pouch without touching dropper tip to eye, close eye gently, press inner corner for 1 minute. |
| When You'll Feel Better | Symptom relief typically begins within 24-48 hours; complete healing usually takes 5-7 days; always finish full course even if symptoms improve |
| Key Benefits | Broad-spectrum activity against many gram-negative and some gram-positive bacteria, direct delivery to infection site, fast onset of action, affordable and effective |
Why Choose Gentamicin from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (TRAIN & CREATE Acts), Gentamicin is 100% VAT-exempt. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Gentamicin complies with Philippine National Formulary standards, ensuring you receive essential antibiotic medicine that meets DOH requirements.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store ophthalmic medicines properly (2°C to 25°C) to maintain potency and prevent contamination.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees. Eye infections need prompt treatment!
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability. Don't let eye infections worsen—get treatment quickly!
- ✅ Authentic Guarantee: All Gentamicin products are sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers. No counterfeits, ever.
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠️
Most patients tolerate Gentamicin eye drops well, but because it's an antibiotic applied to sensitive eye tissue, be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Temporary eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation upon application, blurred vision immediately after drops, itching, redness—usually mild and temporary
- Less Common: Sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, dry eyes
- Watch For: Severe eye pain, vision changes that persist, worsening redness or swelling, signs of allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling of face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Contact our doctor immediately if these occur
- Important: Do NOT use if you have a viral or fungal eye infection—Gentamicin only works against bacteria. Using it inappropriately can worsen the condition
- Contact Lens Wearers: Remove contact lenses before using drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting. Better yet, avoid contacts entirely during treatment to prevent reinfection and lens discoloration
- Contamination Warning: Never touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface. This can contaminate the drops and cause new infections
- Drug Interactions: When used as eye drops, systemic interactions are rare. However, inform our doctor if you're using other eye medications. Separate different eye drops by at least 5-10 minutes
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Gentamicin: Ang Iyong Bacteria Fighter para sa Mata
Ang Gentamicin ay isang powerful aminoglycoside antibiotic na matagal nang tumutulong sa mga Pilipino na gamutin ang bacterial eye infections nang epektibo. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine (available bilang injection at topical formulations)—isang trusted solution para sa external eye infections na dulot ng susceptible bacteria.
Ano ang Mga Ginagamot ng Gentamicin Eye Drops?
Ang Gentamicin eye drops ay parang specialized defense force ng iyong mata:
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)—pulang, makating, watery eyes na may discharge
- Keratitis—impeksyon ng cornea na nagdudulot ng pananakit at blurred vision
- Corneal Ulcers—open sores sa cornea na maaaring makaapekto sa vision
- Blepharitis—inflammation at impeksyon ng eyelids na nagdudulot ng redness at crusty eyelashes
- Prevention of Eye Infections—pagkatapos ng eye injuries o eye surgery
Paano Gumagana ang Gentamicin Eye Drops?
Imahe-in na ang bacteria ay mga tiny factories na gumagawa ng proteins para mabuhay at mag-multiply. Ang Gentamicin ay pumapasok sa mga bacterial factories na ito at kumakabit sa kanilang protein-making machinery (30S ribosomal subunit). Ito ay nagdudulot ng bacteria na gumawa ng defective, non-functional proteins, na sa huli ay pumapatay sa kanila. Ang pinakamaganda? Ang Gentamicin ay bactericidal—aktibong pumapatay sa bacteria sa halip na pina-bagal lang ang kanilang paglaki. Para sa eye infections, ang topical drops ay nagde-deliver ng antibiotic power diretso sa infected area, nagbibigay ng targeted treatment na may minimal systemic absorption. Karaniwang magsisimula kang makaramdam ng relief sa loob ng 1-2 araw, ngunit mahalagang tapusin ang full course para matiyak na lahat ng bacteria ay na-eliminate.
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa batas ng Pilipinas (TRAIN & CREATE Acts)
- ✅ PNF Quality: Ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH bilang essential antibiotic medicine
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor—walang hidden fees
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa o magpadeliver ng mabilis
- ✅ Original Guarantee: Lahat ng Gentamicin ay galing sa FDA-registered manufacturers. Walang peke!
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠️
- Karaniwan: Temporary eye irritation, burning o stinging sensation, blurred vision pagkatapos mag-drop, itching, redness—karaniwang mild at pansamantala
- Seryoso (Tawagin Agad ang Doktor): Severe eye pain, vision changes na tumatagal, worsening redness o swelling, signs ng allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling ng face/tongue/throat)
- Importanteng Paalala: HUWAG GAMITIN kung may viral o fungal eye infection—ang Gentamicin ay gumagana lang laban sa bacteria
- Contact Lens Wearers: Alisin ang contact lenses bago gumamit ng drops at maghintay ng at least 15 minuto bago isuot muli. Mas mainam na iwasan ang contacts sa panahon ng treatment
- Contamination Warning: Huwag hawakan ang dropper tip sa mata, daliri, o anumang surface. Maaaring ma-contaminate ang drops at magdulot ng bagong impeksyon
