Gatilox Eye Drops is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Gatilox Eye Drops is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution

Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution

In Bacterial eye infections

Gatilox Eye Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gatilox

Burning sensation

How to use Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid.

How Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution works

Gatilox Eye Drops 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gatilox Eye Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gatilox Eye Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Gatilox Eye Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

Gatilox Eye Drops helps treat bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

Opthamalogist has diagnosed it as uveitis. I m having pain n redness in right eye. When paining the eye is photosensitive. This problem started since last saturday n treatment ws started on wednesday since pain started that day Medicines prescribed are diamox 250, ciplox 250 twice a day. And tropicacyl plus thrice a day n gatilox dm every hour But as per doctor, the iris is still touching d front part of eye though there is no pain currently Wen will de respond

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Take treatment properly. Treatment is of long duration

User feedback

Patients taking Gatilox Eye Drops

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66%

Thrice A Day

13%

Once A Day

10%

Twice A Day

Alternate Day

*Four Times A Day

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References

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolons. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 819.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 616.
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Address: 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001

Country of origin: India

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Gatilox Eye Drops

Product introduction

Uses of Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution

Benefits of Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution

In Bacterial eye infections

Side effects of Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution

Common side effects of Gatilox

How to use Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution

How Gatilox Ophthalmic Solution works

Safety advice

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Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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