Gate 5 mL Eye Drop

Gate 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye medicine that contains gatifloxacin as the active ingredient in a 5 mL ophthalmic solution. Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, including bacterial conjunctivitis. Gate 5 mL Eye Drop works only against bacteria, not viruses or allergies, and it is meant for use in the eye as directed by a doctor. This product is typically used when an eye infection needs local antibiotic treatment with direct delivery to the affected eye.

How it works: Gatifloxacin stops bacteria from making the DNA they need to grow and multiply, which helps clear the infection. As an eye drop, Gate 5 mL Eye Drop delivers the medicine directly to the eye surface for targeted treatment.

Gate 5 mL Eye Drop is a 5 mL eye-drop presentation, so it is designed for repeated dosing over the treatment course rather than a one-time use. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, the key difference is the bottle size and dosing convenience, not a different drug concentration. A doctor may choose Gate 5 mL Eye Drop when local treatment is appropriate and the patient needs an easy-to-use ophthalmic antibiotic.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection
• Red eye caused by susceptible bacteria
• Doctor-directed treatment of eye surface infection

• Use Gate 5 mL Eye Drop exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after using the eye drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before use and follow your prescriber's instructions on when to put them back in.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Gate 5 mL Eye Drop provides gatifloxacin in a 5 mL ophthalmic bottle, and the exact number of drops and length of treatment depend on your diagnosis. It is often used several times a day at first, then the schedule may change as the infection improves; your doctor decides the dosing plan and the maximum daily use. Do not use more often or longer than prescribed, even if the eye still looks red.

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

Common side effects of Gatifloxacin may include:

• Mild eye irritation
• Temporary burning or stinging after instillation
• Eye redness
• Itchy eyes
• Watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Gate 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Do not use if you are allergic to gatifloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Contact lens wearers should not use lenses during an active eye infection unless the prescriber says otherwise.
• If symptoms do not improve or get worse, contact your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, severe allergy, or repeated eye infections.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if your vision is blurred right after using the eye drop.
• Use with care in pregnancy or breastfeeding only if your doctor says it is appropriate.

• Other prescription or over-the-counter eye drops
• Other eye ointments or lubricants if used at the same time
• Contact lens solutions and lens wear during treatment
• Any known allergy to fluoroquinolone antibiotics
• Medicines that may cause serious allergic reactions in people with antibiotic sensitivity

Store Gate 5 mL Eye Drop tightly closed at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture, and keep the bottle out of reach of children.