Are Gentamicin eye drops safe for children?
Patient: 7 year old with pseudomonas aeruginosa from penile swab. Told their is no cream for it. Eye drops to be applied of ciprofloxacin. Is this safe as it is not recommended for systemic use in children. Is gentamicin eye drops safer or any other alternative? Doctor: Hi,There is no problem applying antibiotic eye drops either Gentamicin or Ciprofloxacilin.It is topical application and there is not much absorption in the blood.Ok and take care.