Gental Cream

Short Description

Gental Cream is an antibiotic used to treat minor skin infections (eg. folliculitis) and infected cuts and wounds.

Dosage Form

Cream

Introduction

Gental Cream is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at a fixed time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. You may have to use it for some time before your condition starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

Side Effects

It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Gental Cream and consult your doctor.

Alcohol Warning

No interaction found/established

Breastfeeding Warning

Gental Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Gental Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Abacavir Adefovir Alendronic Acid Amphotericin B

Gental Cream is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

You have been prescribed Gental Cream for the treatment of skin infections. You may have to use it for a long time before your skin infection starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day. It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas. If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Gental Cream and consult your doctor.