Gatt Eye Drop

Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin)

What Is The Generic Name For Gatt:

Gatifloxacin is the generic version for Gatt Eye Drop

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin):

• Tequin

About Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin):

Gatt Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Gatifloxacin, an antibiotic which is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infection in Eye. You can purchase this medicine from any the leading online pharmacy Stores, medical supply stores, or drug stores but only on doctor’s prescription.

Dosage Form:

• Eye Drops

Manufacturer:

Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies manufacturing Gatt Eye Drop. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Gatt Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Gatifloxacin in a bottle which may be available in the various substitutes with varying strengths at any of the leading online drugstores, online pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin):

Gatifloxacin is used in:

• Bacterial Infections of Eye
• Other dosage forms of Gatifloxacin are used in the treatment of many bacterial infections of various parts of the body.

How Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin) Works:

Gatt Eye Drop is consisting of Gatifloxacin, an antibiotic agent which kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing and hence treating the bacterial infection.

Before You Use Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Gatifloxacin
• You are not using contact lenses while using Gatt Eye Drops
• Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, allergies, Diseases, and Medications, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin):

• You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions
• Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Gatt Eye Drops

When Not To Use Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin):

You should avoid Gatifloxacin if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Have increased pressure inside the eyes, swelling, itching, redness, or inflammation in eyes
• Have gone through an Eye Surgery recently
• You must always consult your doctor for best suitable and effective treatment

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Are Allergic to it
• Have any pressure problem inside the eye
• Have ocular hypertension or pressure problems like in glaucoma
• Have any type of irritation, redness, swelling, itching as a side effect which may get worse by time
• Have gone through an Eye Surgery recently
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

Dosage:

Gatt Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Gatifloxacin, which is used in the treatment of Eye Infection and should be given on prescription. You should always consult your doctor for the dosage frequency as severity of the disease differs in each patient. Gatifloxacin is also available in tablet or capsule forms which can be given by your doctor for the treatment of bacterial infections in other body parts.

Patients are advised to take Gatt Eye Drop at a fixed time, preferably in morning and evening time or prescribed by your doctor.

How Much Of The Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin) to Be Used:

You are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Gatt Eye Drops. It is better to instill one drop in eye at once.

How To Take The Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin):

Gatt Eye Drop should be taken at a fixed time once/ twice/ thrice a day or as directed by your doctor. You must take it by holding the dropper straightly closer to the Eye without touching them. Squeezing the dropper gently and instill the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra Liquid with a Clean Cloth or Tissue Paper.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin)

You are always advised to use the Gatt Eye Drop as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended by your doctor but are always advised to complete the course of treatment.

Overdose:

Rinse your eyes thoroughly if any irritation in the eyes persists and if severe symptoms of inflammation appear like itching, redness, swelling, etc., contact your doctor immediately or reach nearby medical emergency centre.

Do not share your medicine with anyone without discussing the case with your doctor. It is better to let them visit their doctor for treatment.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of the Gatt eye drops should be taken as soon as you remember it. Skip the dosage you missed if it is the time for the next dosage but do not take multiple dosages next time. It will not accelerate the process of healing but may cause severe effects.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Gatt Eye Drop (Gatifloxacin):

• Headache
• Photosensitivity
• Itching
• Swelling
• Redness

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Gatt eye drops may interact with any other eye drops if you are using them simultaneously which can produce some adverse effects or cause your any of the drug not to work properly. Always discuss with your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements so that a well planned medication can be recommended by your doctor. Following are the drugs which interact with the Gatifloxacin:

• Tizanidine
• Olanzapine
• Zinc
• Phenytoin
• Magnesium Hydroxide
• Pramipexole
• Nimesulide
• Clozapine
• Tolbutamide
• Acarbose

Warning And Precaution:

Gatt Eye Drop should be used very cautiously in:

• Hypersensitivity/Allergy  
• Blurred Vision
• Glaucoma
• Eye Surgeries
• Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women
• Eye disorders or inflammation or Surgeries
• Always discuss with your doctor about your symptoms to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment.

Things To Remember:

• Do not touch Eye Drops bottle’s tip while using it and finish it within a month once opened
• Clean your hands and eyes before using the Gatt Eye Drops
• Always keep the Eye Drops bottle out of reach and sight of the children
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dosage frequency, duration, and strength of the medication.

Indications:

Do not stop taking the eye drops between the treatment courses on your own or do not take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Storage:

Store it at room temperature away from direct contact of sunlight and heat; in clean and dry place. Do not freeze it. Use within one month after opening it.