Ointment Gentamicin is an effective antibiotic with a wide spectrum of action. The agent refers to the group of aminoglycosides and has a rather powerful bactericidal action.
Indications for the use of ointment Gentamycin
The main active substance in the medication is gentamicin sulfate. In addition to it, the preparation contains paraffin - a solid oil and soft white. The proportions of the drug are selected in such a way that it is active against different strains of gram-negative and gram-positive pathogens:
- staphylococci;
- salmonella;
- enterobacter;
- klebsielle;
- streptococcus and the like.
Effective ointment Gentamycin is simple: penetrating into the body of the bacterium, the main active substances inhibit the synthesis of proteins of pathogens.
A tool is assigned with the following problems:
- pyoderma;
- abscesses;
- eczema;
- acne;
- folliculitis;
- furunculosis ;
- ulcers;
- dermatological diseases of fungal and viral origin;
- sycosis;
- dermatitis;
- sycosis;
- burns;
- domestic injuries and cuts;
- frostbite.
Effectively helps gentamicin ointment against acne and is sometimes used to treat gums. And some experts consider the drug to be the best in the fight against irritations, swelling and itching, which, as a rule, is accompanied by an allergic reaction to insect bites.
Features of ointment with gentamycin sulfate
The product is used exclusively for external use. It is important to consider that it is absorbed better through damaged areas of the skin and mucous membranes. Apply a thin layer of medicine twice or thrice a day.
Continue this treatment can one - two weeks. It is impossible to abuse Gentamycin so that the drug does not cause addiction and remains effective.
Ointment Gentamicin for the eyes
For the treatment of eye infections, a special formula for gentamicin ointment has been developed, which, in addition to the main active ingredient, includes dexamethasone. The drug has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antibacterial, bactericidal action. Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment is prescribed for:
- barley;
- keratitis;
- corneal ulcers;
- inflammations of the lacrimal gland;
- conjunctivitis;
- blepharitis ;
- shingles.
To combat the disease ointment is poured directly into the eye twice - four times a day. Positive changes become noticeable after the first application of the drug.