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Drug information on Varderm (Gentamicin) from Zota Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd

Varderm   Ointment    Zota Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd Generic : Gentamicin	20.00 2%/0.1%/0.1% 5g

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 14, 2011

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Ano Rectal Malformation

Bacillary Dysentery

Bacterial Meningitis

Brucellosis

Chorioamnionitis

Conjunctivitis

Cystic Fibrosis

Infective Endocarditis

Stomach upset, vomiting, fatigue and pale skin.

IV/IM- The recommended dose is 1.5 to 2 mg/kg loading dose, followed by 1 to 1.7 mg/kg every 8 hours or 5 to 7 mg/kg every 24 hours.

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease and hypersensitivity.

• Caution needed in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

• Avoid exposure to sunlight.

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it in refrigerator (2 to 8°C).