Gentamicin-Pos 0.3% Eye Ointment

Gentamicin-Pos 0.3% Eye Ointment contains gentamicin sulfate 0.3%, an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and surrounding tissue, such as bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye), blepharitis, and other superficial eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It works by targeting the bacteria responsible for the infection, helping to reduce redness, discharge, irritation, and discomfort as the infection clears.

Gentamicin-Pos 0.3% Eye Ointment is a prescription-only medicine in Malaysia. It is only supplied after an online consultation with a doctor through DoctorOnCall, who will examine your symptoms and medical history to confirm the diagnosis and issue a prescription before the medicine is dispensed. It should be used exactly as prescribed, with follow-up as advised if symptoms do not resolve.

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by binding to the bacterial ribosome, disrupting protein synthesis in a way that is bactericidal (kills the bacteria) against many Gram-negative and some Gram-positive organisms. When applied to the eye as an ointment, it achieves prolonged contact time with the ocular surface, allowing the antibiotic to act on the bacteria causing the infection while a protective, lubricating film covers the eye.

Gentamicin-Pos 0.3% Eye Ointment should only be used according to the dosage, frequency, and duration prescribed by your doctor following an online consultation with DoctorOnCall. Wash your hands before use, tilt your head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a small pocket, and apply a thin ribbon of ointment into the pocket without letting the tip of the tube touch the eye or eyelid. Close your eyes gently for a minute or two afterwards, as vision may be temporarily blurred.

The dosage of Gentamicin-Pos 0.3% Eye Ointment is determined individually by your prescribing doctor based on the severity of the infection, and commonly involves applying a small amount into the affected eye 2 to 3 times a day, or as directed. Always follow the exact dose, frequency, and treatment duration given on your prescription rather than any general guidance, and complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.

Gentamicin-Pos 0.3% Eye Ointment is generally stable for up to 24 to 36 months from the date of manufacture when unopened and stored correctly. Once opened, ophthalmic ointments are typically only safe to use for up to 4 weeks, after which any remaining product should be discarded regardless of the printed expiry date; always check the expiry date on the tube before use.

Store Gentamicin-Pos 0.3% Eye Ointment at room temperature, below 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight and heat, unless your pharmacist advises refrigeration. Keep the tube tightly capped after each use, avoid letting the tip touch any surface, and keep out of reach of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to gentamicin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or any ingredient in the ointment
• Not for use with contact lenses in place during treatment
• Not for injection into the eye
• Use with caution in patients with a history of hearing or kidney problems, as advised by your doctor

• Avoid using other eye medications at the same time without spacing them apart, as advised by your doctor or pharmacist
• Concurrent use with other ototoxic or nephrotoxic drugs should be reviewed by your doctor
• Inform your doctor of all other medicines, eye drops, and supplements you are using
• No significant food interactions are expected with topical ophthalmic use

• Do not touch the tube tip to your eye, eyelid, or any other surface to avoid contamination
• Wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between using Gentamicin-Pos and any other eye medication
• Avoid wearing contact lenses until your doctor confirms the infection has cleared
• Wash your hands before and after applying the ointment
• Attend follow-up review with your doctor if symptoms do not improve within a few days

Gentamicin-Pos 0.3% Eye Ointment is typically prescribed for a short, defined course to treat a confirmed or suspected bacterial eye infection, and is not effective against viral or allergic conjunctivitis. Because vision may be temporarily blurred after application, patients are often advised to use it before bedtime or to avoid driving and operating machinery immediately after use. A doctor should be consulted if eye pain, vision changes, or symptoms persist beyond the prescribed treatment course.