Do I need to take any precautions while using G-Bact Gel 5 gm?

G-Bact Gel 5 gm is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If G-Bact Gel 5 gm gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using G-Bact Gel 5 gm unless advised by the doctor. Do not apply G-Bact Gel 5 gm on sunburns, large areas, open wounds, lesions, and blisters.

Can I use G-Bact Gel 5 gm for my acne?

Do not use G-Bact Gel 5 gm on your own for acne treatment. If you have severe pustular acne with yellowish fluid called pus, you may be prescribed G-Bact Gel 5 gm by a doctor. Do not self-medicate for your skin disease/condition; please consult a dermatologist for expert advice.

How should I use G-Bact Gel 5 gm if I use more than one topical medicine?

You must maintain a three-hour gap after applying G-Bact Gel 5 gm if you use more than one topical medicine.

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ANTIBIOTICS - TOPICAL

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Veda Maddala

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Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:46 AM IST

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Drug Warnings

Before using G-Bact Gel 5 gm, let your doctor know if you have a history of liver and kidney diseases, viral or fungal infections or allergic reactions to antibiotics. Avoid applying G-Bact Gel 5 gm on sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply G-Bact Gel 5 gm. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding. G-Bact Gel 5 gm is recommended for children above one year of age with a doctor's advice.

Side Effects of G-Bact Gel 5 gm

Skin irritation
Itching
Redness

Directions for Use

Apply a thin layer of G-Bact Gel 5 gm with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands before and after application on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.

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Medicinal Benefits

G-Bact Gel 5 gm treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), infected skin cysts, and insect bites. G-Bact Gel 5 gm consists of Gentamicin (antibiotic). It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. G-Bact Gel 5 gm is also used for treating wet, oozing primary infections and greasy, secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp).

Uses of G-Bact Gel 5 gm

Bacterial skin infections.

About G-Bact Gel 5 gm

G-Bact Gel 5 gm is a dermatological antibiotic medication that treats primary and secondary bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or the skin breaks and infect the skin. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching.

G-Bact Gel 5 gm is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. G-Bact Gel 5 gm is for topical (skin) use only. Common side effects of G-Bact Gel 5 gm include skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to G-Bact Gel 5 gm or any other medications. Do not use G-Bact Gel 5 gm on large skin areas, open wounds, blisters and lesions. Please do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage unless advised by a doctor. If G-Bact Gel 5 gm gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting this medication. G-Bact Gel 5 gm should be used in infants over one year of age only when prescribed by a doctor.

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