Gramicidin Medication Information

Get detailed information on Gramicidin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Gramicidin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Gramicidin

Pronunciation : Gram-ici-din

Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Bacterials

Trade Names/Brand Names of Gramicidin

India :

Sofracort | Neosporin Eye DPS (5000u/3400u/0.025mg/mL) | Kenalog-S (1mg/0.25mg/2.5mg/g)

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Overview of Gramicidin

• Gramicidin is an antibacterial.
• It is active against gram-positive organisms.
• It is usually used locally for the treatment of eye, ear or skin infections.

Why is Gramicidin Prescribed? (Indications)

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.

When should Gramicidin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Gramicidin is contraindicated in:

• Patients allergic to gramicidin
• Damaged eardrum (in case of eardrops)
• Glaucoma
• Chicken pox, herpes or vaccinia infection

What is the dosage of Gramicidin?

• The drops or ointment should be used as prescribed by the physician, usually around three to four times a day.
• The frequency usually depends on the severity of infection.

How should Gramicidin be taken?

• Do not touch the eye dropper to the eyes or any other surface to prevent contamination.
• Do not share your eye drops with any one.

What are the warnings and precautions for Gramicidin?

• The drug is effective only against bacterial infection, and should not be used to treat viral or fungal infection.

What are the side effects of Gramicidin?

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