Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Composition of Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml contains Gatifloxacin (0.3% w/v) + Prednisolone (1% w/v). It belongs to the Fluoroquinolone and Systemic corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections Gatiquin-P Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain
• swelling
• redness
• itching
• or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for at least a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Gatiquin-P Eye Drop. However
• make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

How Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml works

Gatiquin Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

How to take Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Gatiquin-P Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause kidney injury, fits and heart rhythm disturbance. It can cause weight gain, high blood sugar, bone thinning and suppression of the body's own steroid production when it is taken over a prolonged period. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Most side effects of Gatiquin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Eye irritation Burning sensation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Warnings and precautions

Stop and contact your doctor at once if you develop pain, swelling or tenderness in a tendon — the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle in particular. This group can damage tendons, and the risk is higher in older people and with steroids. Report any new numbness, tingling or burning in the hands or feet promptly. Tell your doctor about any change in mood, confusion or agitation. Avoid strong sunlight and use sun protection — this group makes the skin burn more easily. Finish the whole course; this group is heavily associated with antibiotic resistance and should be used only when prescribed. Never stop a course of more than a few days suddenly. Your body stops making its own steroid while you take these, and abrupt withdrawal can cause a dangerous collapse. Your doctor will taper the dose. Tell any doctor treating you that you take steroids, and say so urgently if you develop a serious infection, injury or need surgery — you may need a higher dose to cope. Steroids raise blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor it more closely during a course. Long-term use thins bones, raises the risk of infection, cataract and glaucoma. Your doctor will monitor and may add bone protection. Chickenpox and measles can be severe in people on steroids — seek advice promptly after any contact.

Do not take Gatiquin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Generally avoided in children and adolescents, in pregnancy, and in anyone with a history of tendon problems with these antibiotics. Not for people with an untreated systemic infection, except where the steroid is part of the treatment.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron, zinc, calcium and milk markedly reduce absorption — separate them by at least two hours. Tell your doctor if you take steroids, a blood thinner or a medicine for heart rhythm. Anti-inflammatory painkillers together with steroids markedly raise the risk of stomach bleeding. Live vaccines are generally avoided during significant steroid treatment.

How to store Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Discard the bottle one month after you first open it, even if some is left. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Gatiquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Gatiquin-P Eye Drop must be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Gatiquin-P Eye Drop might cause blurring of vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medicine affects you. Avoid contact with your nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the drop in these areas.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Drug class:

Fluoroquinolone and Systemic corticosteroid