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Last Monday I went to the dr for conjunctivitis....he perscribed gentamicin (even thoLast Monday I went to the dr for conjunctivitis....he perscribed gentamicin (even tho I told him I was allergic to mycins AND my pharmacist expressed concerns). The drug started clearing the.
Severe burning, stinging, or irritation,signs of eye infection such as pain, swelling, severe discomfort, crusting and sensitivity to light are the side effects of gentamicin eye drops.When a known history of allergy is present,gentamicin drops should definitely not be used.Kindly stop the drug use.
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Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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What Are The Side Effects Of Gentamicin?
Hi Severe burning, stinging, or irritation,signs of eye infection such as pain, swelling, severe discomfort, crusting and sensitivity to light are the side effects of gentamicin eye drops.When a known history of allergy is present,gentamicin drops should definitely not be used.Kindly stop the drug use. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician