Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop

Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis. Remember, that it is an antibiotic and thus will treat eye infections that are caused by bacteria only and not the others.

Don’t stop taking the medicine prematurely as it might cause a relapse of the infection. If you have been using other drops for your eyes, it is advised to wait for some time before you use them.

Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop has certain side effects that include watery or blurred eyes, headaches, irritation of the eyes, pain, redness of the eyes and a bad oral taste. However, none of these should persist and should they bother you, seek prompt guidance from your doctor. Persistent adverse effects such as eye irritation, swelling of the eyelids as well as redness must be brought to the doctor’s attention without any delay. Remember that there’s always a possibility of new fungal infections if you use this drug beyond the prescribed time.

Although rare, an allergic response to this medicine cannot be ruled. Report to the doctor right away if you experience any irritation, swelling or redness of the eyes along with rashes, itching, swelling of the throat and nose combined with breathing difficulties.

Use Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop cautiously during pregnancy. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of any complication cropping up. Steer clear of it if you have had any allergic reaction to quinolone antibiotics in the past.

• Bacterial Conjunctivitis

• Eye Infection

• Allergy

  Avoid taking Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop if you have a known allergy to this medicine or any other medicines belonging to the class fluoroquinolones.

• Tendinitis Or Tendon Rupture

  Avoid taking if you have a past history of tendinitis or tendon rupture after using Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop or any other medicines belonging to the class fluoroquinolones.

• Discharge From Eyes

• Eye Irritation

• Eye Pain

• Eye Swelling

• Dry Eyes

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 2 to 3 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of a doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine is not recommended in women who are breastfeeding due to the adverse effect on the development of the infant's joints. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, diaper rash is necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Gatiblu 0.3% W/V Eye Drop

  Lupin Ltd

• Gflotas 0.3% w/v Eye Drop

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Gatiblu 0.3% W/V Eye Drop

  Lupin Ltd

• Gatieye Eye Drop

  Eyekare Kilitch Limited

• Qugat 0.3% w/v Eye Drop

  Syntho Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Microgat 0.3% w/v Eye Drop

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Gatifax 0.3% W/V Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Gate 0.3% W/V Eye Drop

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Zymar 0.3% w/v Eye Drop

  Allergan India Pvt Ltd

• Gatilab 0.3% w/v Eye Drop

  Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop is an antibiotic medication. It works as treating bacterial eye infections and preventing the bacteria from development. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide

  Take Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop. Usage of other medicines should be reported to the doctor.

  Digoxin

  Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop may increase the blood levels of digoxin and may cause serious adverse effects on the heart. Inform the doctor if you are on either of the medicines. An alternate medicine or suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Diabetes

  Use with caution in patients with diabetes as this medicine may lead to increase or decrease in blood glucose levels. Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. Suitable dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Qt Prolongation

  Avoid using Gatiquin 0.3% W/V Eye Drop if you experience any chest discomfort. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if you have any heart disease (arrhythmia) or family history of heart disease.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.