Manufacturer: Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Gatifloxacin
Packet of 10ml Eye/Ear Drops
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Igat Eye/Ear Drops is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause application site reactions immediately following the application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. While using for eye infections, it may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Do not wear contact lenses while using the medicine.
Igat Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye/ear infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
The pharmacokinetics of gatifloxacin in adults is characterized by rapid and complete absorption with an average bioavailability of 96% (16). It distributes extensively into body tissues and is eliminated almost exclusively in the urine with renal clearance exceeding glomerular filtration.
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 Igat
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
General Information. Gatifloxacin is for topical ophthalmic use only. ...
Fungal infection. Prolonged use of gatifloxacin ophthalmic preparations may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. ...
Quinolone hypersensitivity. ...
Pregnancy. ...
Breast-feeding.
Igat Eye/Ear 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.
No interaction found/established
Igat Eye/Ear Drops is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Igat Eye/Ear Drops may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby
Gatifloxacin eye drops are used to treat infections of the eye, such as bacterial conjunctivitis. Gatifloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause conjunctivitis. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
No interaction found
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Igat Eye/Ear Drops, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Igat Eye/Ear Drops helps treat bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye/ear to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
