Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL

Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL is a prescription antibiotic eye drop that contains gatifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibacterial medicine. Each 5 mL bottle of Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL is used in the eye to help treat certain bacterial eye infections, such as bacterial conjunctivitis. It works only against bacteria, not viruses or allergies, and should be used exactly as prescribed. This product is intended for short-term eye treatment under a clinician’s guidance.

How it works: Gatifloxacin stops bacteria from making the DNA they need to grow and multiply, which helps the infection clear. As an eye drop, Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL delivers the medicine right where the infection is, so it can act directly on the eye surface.

Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL is a standard ophthalmic bottle size, suitable for patients who need a full course of treatment and can use eye drops comfortably at home. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL should be used according to the dosing schedule your doctor gives you for your specific infection. Doctors may choose it when they want a topical antibiotic that delivers medicine directly to the eye surface with limited whole-body exposure.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Other susceptible bacterial eye infections as prescribed
• Treatment of bacteria causing redness, discharge, and irritation in the eye
• Short-term antibiotic therapy for the eye

• Wash your hands before and after using Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL.
• 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.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after instilling the drop; do not rub the eye.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drop and follow your prescriber’s instructions on when to put them back in.
• Use it at the times your doctor prescribed, even if your eye starts feeling better sooner.

This product is a 5 mL eye-drop bottle of gatifloxacin, so the dose is measured in drops rather than by swallowing a tablet or capsule. The exact number of drops and how often you use Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL depends on the infection being treated and your doctor’s instructions; there is no single universal daily maximum for all patients because ocular dosing is condition-specific. Use only the prescribed schedule and do not use it more often or longer than directed.

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 the drop goes in
• Eye redness
• Itchy or uncomfortable feeling in the eye
• Temporary blurred vision after instillation
• Teariness or watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after using the drop

• Use only for bacterial eye infections; it will not help viral or allergy-related eye symptoms.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to gatifloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Contact lens wearers should follow instructions carefully, since lenses can worsen infection or irritation.
• Use caution if your vision is blurry after dosing and avoid driving until your vision clears.
• Use extra care if you have a history of tendon problems or severe antibiotic reactions.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch the eye, since contamination can spread infection.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve as directed, seek medical advice promptly.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments may need to be spaced apart from Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL.
• Do not use it with contact lenses unless your clinician says it is okay.
• Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter eye medicines you use.
• Systemic fluoroquinolone antibiotics may increase the chance of class-related side effects if used together, so your prescriber should review all antibiotics.
• Medicines or supplements that affect your overall medication list should be disclosed, even though this is an eye drop, so your doctor can check for fluoroquinolone-related concerns.

Store Gatiquin HS Eye Drop 5 mL at room temperature in the original carton, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children.