Gatikind 5 mL Eye Drop

Gatikind 5 mL Eye Drop contains gatifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in the eye. It is supplied as a 5 mL ophthalmic solution and is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, such as bacterial conjunctivitis. This medicine works only against bacteria, not viruses or allergies. Because it is an antibiotic eye drop, Gatikind 5 mL Eye Drop should be used exactly as prescribed by a clinician.

How it works: Gatifloxacin stops bacteria from making the enzymes they need to copy their DNA, which prevents the germs from multiplying. When used as an eye drop, Gatikind 5 mL Eye Drop delivers the antibiotic directly to the surface of the eye where the infection is present.

Gatikind 5 mL Eye Drop is a standard small-volume eye drop bottle, suitable for short courses of treatment and easy to carry and use at the point of care. Since there are no other listed strengths or forms for this brand, the 5 mL size reflects the typical ophthalmic packaging used for bacterial eye infections, with the doctor choosing the dosing schedule based on the infection being treated.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection
• Treatment of susceptible eye bacteria
• Doctor-directed ophthalmic antibiotic therapy

• Wash your hands before using Gatikind 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 tip of the bottle touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after instilling the drop.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Replace the cap tightly after each use and use the bottle only for the eye it was prescribed for.

Gatikind 5 mL Eye Drop delivers gatifloxacin in a 5 mL ophthalmic bottle, and the amount used per dose is usually 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye, depending on the prescription. It may be taken several times a day for a short course, but the exact frequency and total daily amount are decided by the doctor based on the type and severity of the infection. Do not use it more often or longer than prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Gatifloxacin may include:

• Temporary eye irritation or burning
• Mild stinging after instillation
• Eye redness
• Tearing or watery eyes
• Itching or discomfort in the eye
• Strange taste after putting in the drop

• Use only for bacterial eye infections; it will not treat viral or allergic eye problems.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your clinician says it is okay.
• Stop using the bottle and get medical help if you develop signs of allergy or severe irritation.
• Use caution if you have had a reaction to any fluoroquinolone antibiotic before.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye to prevent contamination.
• If you are using multiple eye medicines, separate them by several minutes.
• Do not use the eye drops longer than prescribed, even if symptoms improve.

• Other ophthalmic medicines or lubricating eye drops may need to be spaced apart.
• Contact lens solutions and lens-related products may interfere with proper use during infection.
• Any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic should be mentioned to the prescriber because of allergy or sensitivity concerns.
• Topical corticosteroid eye drops may require extra monitoring if used together.

Store Gatikind 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, excess moisture, and freezing.