Mahagenta Eye Drop

Mahagenta Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and the skin around the eyes (eyelids). It is used to treat infections like conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), blepharoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and eyelids), and corneal ulcers. Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria invade and multiply in the body. 

Mahagenta Eye Drop is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents bacteria from synthesising essential proteins required to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 

Mahagenta Eye Drop is for ophthalmic (for the eye) use only. Common side effects of Mahagenta Eye Drop include eye redness, burning or a stinging sensation at the application site, and temporary blurred vision. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Mahagenta Eye Drop or any other medications. Avoid contact of the dispensing tube tip with the eye, eyelids, fingers, and other surfaces to prevent contamination. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Mahagenta Eye Drop. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. Mahagenta Eye Drop should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.

Mahagenta Eye Drop is used to treat various bacterial infections of the eye and the skin around the eyes (eyelids). Mahagenta Eye Drop consists of Gentamicin, an antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. 

• Redness of the eye
• Stinging/burning sensation
• Temporary blurred vision 

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Mahagenta Eye Drop or if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines. Avoid touching the tip of the tube with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while using ointment since it may cause contamination. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine into the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Mahagenta Eye Drop if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines until you have a clear vision since the administration of Mahagenta Eye Drop may cause temporary blurred vision. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, before starting Mahagenta Eye Drop.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions were found.

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• If you wear contact lenses: Clean and replace contact lenses more often. Never share contact lenses. Always wash your hands before inserting and removing the contact lens. 
• Avoid staring at the digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
• If you experience any purulent (pus-containing) discharge or your inflammation and pain increase while using Mahagenta Eye Drop, please discontinue the use and consult a doctor.

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are conjunctivitis (the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva), stye (bump on the eyelid), uveitis (inflammation of the uvea-middle layer of the eye), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).