Gatiquin Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin 0.3%)

About Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml contains a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis/pink eye. Conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball. This infection is highly contagious in nature and can pass one to another. Sign and symptoms include pink/red toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in areas of eyes, teary eyes, and thick discharge around eyes.

Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml contains Gatifloxacin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that lives in oxygen).

Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. You are advised to take Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as eye irritation, eye redness, pain while administration, blurred vision, decrease in taste sensitivity (dysgeusia). Most of these side effects of Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy against any antibiotic, or have kidney/liver problems. Do not take Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml. Consult your doctor before taking Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml to children. Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

Uses of Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Conjunctivitis (pink eye).

Medicinal Benefits

Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis (pinkeye). It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that lives in oxygen). Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml has a very low level of bacterial resistant compared to other antibiotics.

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Directions for Use

Ear drops: Instil 2-3 drops into the ear canal; do not touch the tip of the dropper. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Like all medicines, Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Eye irritation, eye redness, pain on the administration of medicine, blurred vision,  decrease in taste sensitivity (dysgeusia) are the common side-effects of Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics like delafloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are using Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml. Do not stop taking Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml even if you feel better without asking your doctor as your symptoms may come back and may even worsen your condition. Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml may cause blurred vision for sometimes, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery after administrating it.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interaction found

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml should not be given to patients with fungal infections.