Gatiquin-P Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin 0.3% / Prednisolone 1%)

Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml belongs to a group of medications called ‘Antibiotics and Corticosteroids’ used to treat bacterial eye infections or eye discomfort, especially in patients who have undergone eye surgeries. It also decreases the risk of eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) and other inflammatory conditions of the eye (cornea, iris, and connective tissue) in postoperative patients.

Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml is a combination of two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Prednisolone. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Prednisolone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection such as redness and irritation. It works by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation.

Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml is available for external use only in the form of eye drops. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml are application site reactions such as redness, burning or stinging sensation, watery eyes, and blurred vision. These side-effects are mild and temporary. It may also cause inflammation of the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye), which is a serious side-effect and may cause vision problems. If any of these side-effects persist, consult your doctor immediately.

Do not take Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml if you are allergic to Gatifloxacin, Prednisolone, other fluoroquinolone antibiotics, or any contents of it. Do not use Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml if you have tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulcers in the eye, eye infection and producing pus, open lesions in the eye, and glaucoma (a condition where the pressure inside the eye is increased). Before taking Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml, inform your doctor if you are using any other eye drops. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Bacterial eye infections

Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml is a combination of two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Prednisolone. Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone and broad-spectrum antibiotic. It can act against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. It reduces symptoms associated with infection such as redness and irritation of the eye and decreases the risk of infections.

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Gatiquin P Eye Drop 10 ml is available in the form of eye drops.Eye drops: Wash your hands thoroughly with water before and after use. Take the prescribed amount of dose with the dropper and squeeze out a drop without touching the eye. Wipe any excess liquid with a tissue. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip after use. Place the dropper back on the bottle and tighten the cap.Note: Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Do not place the tip directly into the eye while instilling the drop. If the dropper touches the eye, immediately squeeze two to three drops onto the tissue and wipe the dropper’s tip with saltwater. Discard any unused medicine after completing the course of therapy or within 4 weeks after opening the bottle.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Redness in the eye
• Burning or stinging sensation in the eye
• Watery eyes
• Blurred vision
• Inflammation of the cornea (severe)