Gentamicin 0.1% 15 g.

WHAT Gentamicin  AND WHAT IT IS USED
Gentamicin is an antibiotic of the aminoglycoside, which inhibits the development of a large number of microorganisms causing infections and complications of a number of skin diseases.

Gentamicin  ointment is administered for treatment of primary bacterial infections affecting the skin, hair follicles, and sweat glands, such as:
Abscesses, etc. pyoderma - superficial and deep infections of the hair follicle, incl. the face, impetigo, infections of sweat glands;
Bacterial skin infections in contact eczema, atopic eczema, scabies, pediculosis, herpes infections; infected ulcers, varicose veins;
After minor surgical operations and injuries.
Suitable in case of dry, hard detachable scales and plaques.

2. BEFORE YOU USE Gentamicin Actavis ointment
Do not use Gentamicin ointment Actavis if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to gentamicin or any of the other ingredients of Gentamicin Actavis ointment.

Take special care with Gentamicin Actavis ointment
Medicinal product is intended only for external use on the skin. Its application in the vicinity of the eyes should be avoided, and placing them is not allowed.
Putting the clamping pads facilitates the possibility of penetration of the active substance in the bloodstream.
If itching and redness escalate skin inflammation increase, this may be a sign of allergy or further infection, which is why treatment should be discontinued immediately. In these cases, you should ask advice from your doctor.
Chronic administration of gentamicin may lead to the development of resistant microorganisms to its action, which is why the product should not be used in common infections or without appointment of a doctor. It is known that when coadministered with other antibiotics in this group may increase the incidence of allergic reactions.

Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
There are no known adverse interactions with other medicinal products.

Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding use of this product, especially for long periods of time or on large skin surfaces should be done only after explicit medical appointment, since it can not be completely ruled out the possibility of harm to the fetus and neonate. If treatment with it should be considered the possibility of cessation of breastfeeding during the treatment with the product.
Your doctor will decide if the benefit of treatment with this product exceeds the possible risk to your baby.

Driving and using machines
Gentamicin Actavis ointment does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.

3. HOW TO USE Gentamicin Actavis ointment
Always use Gentamicin Actavis ointment exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The drug is administered topically to the skin. Apply a thin layer to the affected area 3-4 times a day after its pre-cleaning and drying.
At the discretion of the doctor may put a bandage. In the presence of scales and crusts is necessary prior removal.
Gentamicin Actavis ointment is used in skin diseases with pronounced dry and scaly skin.

If you use more than the amount of Gentamicin Actavis ointment
If you once you've used more than the prescribed dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use the medicine more often or for longer periods than that determined by the doctor to avoid overdose.

If you forget to use Gentamicin Actavis ointment
Do not use more than the amount needed to make up the missed application. Apply the usual dose as soon as possible after you remember and continue treatment as usual.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Gentamicin Actavis ointment can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very rarely can be observed redness, persistent itching and allergic reactions.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE Gentamicin Actavis ointment
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
At temperatures below 25 ° C.
Shelf life after opening the tube: 3 months at temperatures below 25 ° C.
Do not freeze.
Do not use Gentamicin Actavis ointment after the expiry date stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not use Gentamicin Actavis ointment if you notice a change in the appearance of the ointment.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Gentamicin Actavis ointment:
Active substance in 1 g ointment: gentamicin sulfate (Gentamicin sulfate), equivalent to gentamicin (gentamicin) 1 mg.
The other ingredients are: liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, paraffin, white soft / white petrolatum /.

Looks like Gentamicin Actavis ointment and contents of the pack
Gentamicin Actavis ointment is an ointment with uniform consistency, white or almost white.
15 g of ointment in double lacquered aluminum tubes. A tube is placed in a cardboard box together with a package leaflet.