Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Gentamicin + dexamethasone (combination preparation)

Generic name
Gentamicin + dexamethasone (combination preparation)
Brand name
ATC Code
S01CA01

Pharmacokinetics in children

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Eye infections
  • Ocular
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • 1 drop(s)/dose 4-6x daily.
      • Duration of treatment:

        Use for a maximum of 14 days

      • Application after intraocular procedures.

        Treatment by or after consulting a paediatric specialist (paediatric ophthalmologist) who has experience of using gentamicin-dexamethasone eye drops.
        No studies have been carried out into ocular application of gentamycin + dexamethasone in children.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

No information available on dose adjustment in renal impairment.

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Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

Risk of sensitization and crossover resistance with other aminoglycosides.

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Interactions

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Reference

  1. Rademaker C.M.A. et al, Geneesmiddelen-Formularium voor Kinderen, 2008

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