Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g

Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g is an ophthalmic antibiotic ointment that contains gatifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibacterial medicine. Each tube contains 5 g of ointment for application to the eye. It is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, such as bacterial conjunctivitis, when an antibiotic eye medicine is appropriate. Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g is for bacterial infections only and will not treat viral or allergic eye problems.

How it works: Gatifloxacin stops bacteria from copying their DNA, which prevents the germs from multiplying and helps clear the infection. As an eye ointment, Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g stays in contact with the eye surface longer, which can help the medicine work where the infection is located.

This Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g presentation is a single 5 g tube of eye ointment, so it is suited for people who have been examined and prescribed an ophthalmic antibiotic in ointment form. Ointments can feel greasier and may blur vision for a short time after use, which is one reason a clinician may choose them, especially for overnight or bedtime dosing. Because there are no other listed strengths or forms in this brand line, the 5 g tube is the specific product format available here rather than a higher or lower strength version.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection
• Antibiotic treatment for the eye surface
• Doctor-directed treatment of susceptible eye bacteria

• Wash your hands before and after using Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and apply a thin strip of ointment into the lower eyelid pocket as directed.
• Avoid touching the tube tip to your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• Close the eye gently for a short time after applying the ointment.
• Vision may blur briefly after use, so avoid driving or reading until your sight clears.
• Use it exactly as often as your doctor prescribed and finish the full course unless told otherwise.

Each tube of Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g provides 5 g of ointment, and the amount placed in the eye is usually a thin ribbon, not the full tube at once. The dosing schedule for this ophthalmic antibiotic is decided by the prescriber and may be several times a day depending on the infection and response. Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so.

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

Common side effects of Gatifloxacin may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Mild eye burning or stinging
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Bitter taste in the mouth after use

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you have an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is okay.
• Temporary blurred vision is common after applying the ointment, so use caution with driving or tasks needing sharp vision.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to gatifloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Do not use the tube if the tip has touched the eye or any surface that could contaminate it.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve, contact your doctor promptly.
• Follow the full prescribed course even if the eye starts to look better.

• Other eye medicines, including drops or ointments, unless spaced as directed by your doctor
• Contact lens use during treatment
• Any known allergy to gatifloxacin or other fluoroquinolones
• Prescription or over-the-counter eye products that may wash out or dilute the ointment if used too close together

Store Gatiquin Eye Ointment 5 g at room temperature, keep the tube tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excess heat.