The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
See Risks and Warnings.
Less Common Side Effects
- Eye burning or irritation
- Pink eye (not caused by bacteria)
- Damage to the "skin" of the eye (conjunctival epithelial defects)
- Eye redness
Gentak serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions
Source: DailyMed
The following Gentak side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Itching, redness, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine
redness of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
Rare
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; or unusual bleeding or swelling
blurred vision, eye pain, sensitivity to light, and/or tearing
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
hallucinations
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Burning or stinging
After application, eye ointments usually cause your vision to blur for a few minutes.
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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