Engatt 0.3% 5 mL Eye Drop

Engatt 0.3% 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye antibiotic containing gatifloxacin 0.3% in each drop. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, such as bacterial conjunctivitis. This 5 mL eye drop is made by Entod Pharmaceuticals and is intended for use only when a clinician has confirmed that an antibiotic eye drop is appropriate.

How it works: Gatifloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes needed for the germs to copy their DNA and grow. When used as Engatt 0.3% 5 mL Eye Drop, it helps stop the bacteria causing the eye infection so the eye can heal.

Engatt 0.3% 5 mL Eye Drop is a higher-strength ophthalmic product compared with lower-strength gatifloxacin eye drops, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a more targeted antibiotic concentration for the eye. Because it is a 0.3% eye drop, it is meant for local eye treatment, not for use in the ear or by mouth, and the dosing schedule should be based on the prescriber’s instructions.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection treatment
• Red, irritated eye caused by susceptible bacteria
• Eye infection symptoms relief as part of prescribed therapy

• Wash your hands before using Engatt 0.3% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after each drop.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 minutes between products unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Remove soft contact lenses before use and do not put them back in until your doctor says it is okay.

Engatt 0.3% 5 mL Eye Drop delivers gatifloxacin at a concentration of 0.3% in each drop. The number of drops and how often you use it depend on the infection and your doctor’s directions; there is no single best dose for every patient, and the maximum daily use should follow the prescribed schedule exactly.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Gatifloxacin may include:

• Mild eye irritation or burning after instilling the drop
• Temporary blurred vision
• Eye redness or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Dry eye feeling
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use

• Use Engatt 0.3% 5 mL Eye Drop only for bacterial eye infections diagnosed by a healthcare professional.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor specifically approves it.
• Do not use the drop if you are allergic to gatifloxacin, other fluoroquinolone antibiotics, or any ingredient in the product.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems or severe reactions to quinolone antibiotics.
• If symptoms do not improve or get worse, contact your doctor rather than increasing the dose on your own.
• Use caution when driving or reading right after instilling the drops because temporary blurred vision can occur.
• Finish the full course exactly as prescribed, even if the eye starts to feel better.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments used at the same time
• Contact lens use during treatment
• Other fluoroquinolone antibiotics if your doctor is considering combined therapy
• Any medicine that your doctor says could affect your eye treatment plan

Store Engatt 0.3% 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the bottle clean and away from heat and direct light.