Gentamicin ophthalmic Side Effects

Some side effects of gentamicin ophthalmic may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to gentamicin ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic solution

Serious side effects are not expected to occur during treatment with this medication.

Commonly, some eye burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, or sensitivity to light may occur.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to gentamicin ophthalmic: ophthalmic ointment, ophthalmic solution

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included burning and irritation upon administration, nonspecific conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, and conjunctival epithelial defects.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have rarely included thrombocytopenic purpura.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have rarely included hallucinations.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported.

Other

Other side effects have included the development of fungal and bacterial corneal ulcers during therapy.

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