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Side effect(s) of Gramicidin

Read the side effects of Gramicidin as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

General: Resistance to the drug resulting in reduced effect, superinfection by other organisms, allergic reactions

Eye: Burning, irritation, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching and swelling

Other Precautions : • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using the medication.

Drug Name : Gramicidin

Gramicidin generic Gramicidin is a mixture of three compounds gramicidins A, B, and C, which are obtained from the soil bacterial species Bacillus brevis. Gramicidin is active against gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of superficial eye, ear or skin infection of bacterial origin in combination with other antimicrobials, and sometimes a corticosteroid. It is too toxic to be used orally or via an injection.
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