Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic - Gatifloxacin - Ophthalmic Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic
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Possible Side Effects

• Blurred vision, watery eyes, headache, eye irritation/pain/dryness/redness, bad taste in mouth may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.

Drug Interactions

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of.

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (between 15 and 25 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not freeze.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Discard the solution if it changes color, turns cloudy, or if it contains particles.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Read Before Using Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Overdose

• A topical overdose of this product may be flushed from the eye(s) with warm tap water.

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
• Do not share this medication with others.

Usage Instructions

• For best results, use exactly as directed for the full time prescribed.
• Stopping this medication too soon may result in a relapse of the infection.
• To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
• To avoid contamination, do not let the dropper tip touch any surface.
• Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Place the dropper directly over eye and instill the prescribed number of drops.
• Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
• This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
• Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
• Do not rinse the dropper.
• If you are using other kinds of eye drops, wait at least five minutes before applying the other medications.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine.
• Sterilize contact lenses according to manufacturer's directions and check with your doctor before using them.
• Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.