Description

Gentamycin Eye & Ear Drops 0.3% (Afrique) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic solution used for the treatment of bacterial infections affecting the eyes and ears. It contains Gentamicin sulfate, an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby killing or stopping the growth of susceptible bacteria.

It is commonly prescribed for conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, otitis externa, and other bacterial infections of the eye or ear.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medicine 

Therapeutic Category

• Antibiotic (Aminoglycoside antibacterial)
• Ophthalmic/Otic preparation

Active Ingredients/Composition

• Gentamicin sulfate equivalent to Gentamicin 0.3% w/v (3 mg/ml)
  

Excipients may include:

• Benzalkonium chloride (preservative)
• Sodium chloride
• Boric acid
• Purified water

Vitamins

• None

Minerals

• None

Variant

• Gentamycin Eye/Ear Drops 0.3% (Afrique brand) – single formulation for both eye and ear use.
• Available also from other brands (e.g., Genticin, Garamycin, or Gentamycin-D).

Consume Type

• Topical (ophthalmic/otic use only)

Directions/Usage

For Eye Infections:

• Instill 1–2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 hours (up to 6 times daily).
• For severe infections, dosing may be increased initially, then reduced as improvement occurs.
  

For Ear Infections:

• Instill 2–3 drops into the affected ear 3–4 times daily.
  Keep the head tilted for a few minutes after administration.
  

Note:

• Use as directed by a healthcare professional.
  Wash hands before and after use.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination.
  

Common Side Effects

Generally well tolerated, but possible side effects include:
Ocular use:

• Temporary eye irritation, burning, or redness
• Blurred vision immediately after application
  

Aural use:

• Mild ear irritation, itching, or stinging sensation
  

Rare but serious:

• Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction (rash, swelling)
• Superinfection (prolonged use may encourage resistant bacteria or fungi)
• Ototoxicity (rare; risk increases with prolonged or excessive use in damaged ears)
  

Package Type

• Plastic dropper bottle (commonly 10 ml)
• Tamper-evident cap
• Sterile solution

Storage Advice

• Store below 25°C, in a cool, dry place.
  Keep tightly closed when not in use.
• Do not freeze.
• Discard 28 days after opening.

Safety Advice

• For external use only – do not inject or swallow.
• Avoid contaminating the dropper tip.
• Do not use with contact lenses (for eye infections).
• Use with caution in patients with a perforated eardrum (unless directed by a doctor).
• Stop using if irritation, rash, or hearing changes occur.
• Not recommended for long-term continuous use.
• Safe for children and adults when used as prescribed.

Product Substitutes

Equivalent formulations include:

• Genticin Eye/Ear Drops (Alcon)
• Garamycin 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops (Schering-Plough)
• Gentamed Eye/Ear Drops (Medopharm)
• Gentacin Eye/Ear Drops (Nicholas Piramal)
• Gentamycin Eye/Ear Drops (Kleeford Healthcare, India)
  

Manufacturer/Marketer

• Manufacturer: Afrique Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Marketer: Afrique Pharmaceuticals (a regional pharmaceutical company in Ghana/Nigeria, depending on packaging origin).
  

Country of Origin

• Ghana / Nigeria (depending on batch)