Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball, the conjunctiva. This infection is highly contagious. Signs and symptoms include pink/red-toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in eyes, teary eyes, and thick discharge around the eyes. 

Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.

Use Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Most of these side effects of Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Before starting Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any antibiotic or have kidney/liver problems. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml. Consult your doctor before taking Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml to children. Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml has a very low level of bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics.

• Eye irritation
• Eye redness
• Blurred vision
• Watery eyes

Do not take Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are using Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interaction found

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Gatex 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5 ml should not be given to patients with fungal infections.

• Eat probiotics and a diet rich in vitamins as it may help to improve eye health and ward off infection.
• Rinse your eyes regularly with clean water.
• Eat fiber-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid usage of tobacco and alcohol.

Bacterial conjunctivitis: It is also known as pink eye, a condition in which the outer membrane of the eyeball gets swollen and infected. Common signs and symptoms include red-toned eyes with a thick discharge and itchiness. It is highly contagious in nature and can spread from one person to another.