Manufacturer: Mercury Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Gentamicin(0.003)
Merigenta Eye Drop fights the infection by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other eye medication. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause some short-term blurring of vision when first used. Therefore, do not drive immediately after administering this medicine. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.
Merigenta Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This treats your eye infection.
Gentamicin undergoes little to no metabolism. Gentamicin is excreted primarily by the kidneys. In patients with normal renal function, 70% or more of an initial gentamicin dose can be recovered in the urine within 24 hours. Excretion of gentamicin is significantly reduced in patients with renal impairment.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Merigenta
Application site irritation
Burning sensation
Hypersensitivity to gentamicin is a contraindication to its use. A history of hypersensitivity or serious toxic reactions to other aminoglycosides may contraindicate use of gentamicin because of the known cross-sensitivity of patients to drugs in this class.
Merigenta Eye Drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Merigenta Eye Drop is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
It should be indicated based on patient age, symptoms, signs at presentation, and local antimicrobial resistance patterns to enhance the probability of successful treatment in bacterial septicemia, meningitis, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, and soft tissue infections.
The serum concentration of Gentamicin can be increased when it is combined with Amantadine. The risk or severity of methemoglobinemia can be increased when Gentamicin is combined with Ambroxol. Amikacin may decrease the excretion rate of Gentamicin which could result in a higher serum level.
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Merigenta Eye Drop, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Merigenta Eye Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
You should continue using the medicine for 48 hours after your symptoms have cleared up. However, do not use for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment, or if you get another eye infection.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Throw away any medicine left at the end of the 5 day course.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Q. Is Merigenta Eye Drop effective?
Merigenta Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Merigenta Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. I feel better now, can I stop using Merigenta Eye Drop?
No, you should not stop using Merigenta Eye Drop suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. You may experience improvement in your symptoms before the infection is completely cleared. Therefore, for better results, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence prevent complete healing.
Q. What should I do if I forget to use Merigenta Eye Drop?
If you forget to use Merigenta Eye Drop, do not worry and continue using Merigenta Eye Drop as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
Q. In which conditions is the use of Merigenta Eye Drop avoided?
Use of Merigenta Eye Drop should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Merigenta Eye Drop or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Merigenta Eye Drop for the first time, consult your doctor.
