Epigent is indicated in adults and children. 

Curative treatment for severe infections due to identified or suspected bacterial species, microbiologically sensitive to gentamicin. Under these conditions, Epigent can be used: in the following infections:

 Urinary tract infections, endocarditis, meningitis, osteo-articular infections, listeriosis, 

Patients who may present with bacteremia associated or suspected to be associated with one of the infections mentioned above.

In particular in risky situations (septic shock not microbiologically documented, late nosocomial injections, foreign body infections), In particular in subjects at risk (immunocompromised patients, newborns).

Preventive treatment, prophylaxis of post-operative infections and prophylaxis during radiological procedures and interventional medicine, according to the recommendations for the proper use of antibiotics. Gentamicin is generally used as a curative treatment in combination with other antibiotics, in particular with beta-lactams. However, it can be prescribed as monotherapy in certain clinical situations, in particular in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Consideration should be given to official recommendations regarding the appropriate use of antibacterials.