Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop

Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop containing gatifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop unit delivers gatifloxacin in a 3 mL ophthalmic solution for direct use in the eye. It works by stopping bacteria from multiplying, which helps clear the infection and relieve symptoms such as redness, discharge, and irritation. This product is meant for bacterial, not viral or allergic, eye problems.

How it works: Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that blocks bacterial enzymes needed for DNA repair and growth, so the germs cannot keep multiplying. As an eye drop, Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop delivers the medicine right to the infection site for local treatment.

Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop is a single 3 mL eye drop presentation, so it is suited for short treatment courses or for patients whose doctor wants a ready-to-use antibiotic eye drop in a compact pack. Because there are no other listed strengths or forms of Extragat, this 3 mL product is simply the available gatifloxacin eye-drop option and should be used exactly as prescribed.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection
• Redness caused by susceptible bacteria
• Eye discharge due to infection
• Doctor-directed treatment of external eye infection

• Wash your hands before using Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed drops into the eye without touching the tip to the eye or skin.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after dosing; do not blink hard or rub the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Remove contact lenses before use and do not put them back in until your doctor says it is safe.
• Use it for the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve sooner.

Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop provides 3 mL of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution in each unit, and the exact number of drops and treatment length depend on the infection and the prescriber’s plan. It may be used several times a day at first and then less often as directed, but the doctor decides the schedule and the maximum daily use for this specific case. Do not change the dose or stop early just because the eye feels better.

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

Common side effects of Gatifloxacin may include:

• Temporary eye burning or stinging
• Mild eye irritation
• Blurred vision right after instillation
• Dry or watery eyes
• Redness of the eye
• Unpleasant taste after the drop drains into the throat

• Use only for bacterial eye infections, not for viral or allergic conjunctivitis.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor specifically approves it.
• If the drop causes blurred vision, be careful with driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you have had allergy to gatifloxacin, other fluoroquinolones, or any ingredient in the eye drop.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of tendon problems, because fluoroquinolones can rarely cause tendon-related side effects even though this is an eye drop.
• Do not share Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve as directed, get medical advice promptly.

• Other ophthalmic medicines, which may need to be spaced 5 to 10 minutes apart
• Contact lens cleaning solutions if lenses are used too soon after dosing
• Other medicines containing gatifloxacin or another fluoroquinolone
• Any prescription or over-the-counter eye drop unless the doctor says it is okay

Store Extragat 3 mL Eye Drop at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat.