Microgat 6 g Ointment

Microgat 6 g Ointment is an eye medicine that contains gatifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each tube contains 6 g of ointment, and it is designed to be applied directly to the eye as prescribed. Microgat 6 g Ointment helps stop the growth of susceptible bacteria and is used when a doctor believes an antibiotic eye ointment is appropriate. It is not useful for viral or fungal eye infections.

How it works: Gatifloxacin kills susceptible bacteria by blocking enzymes they need to copy and repair their DNA. In ointment form, Microgat 6 g Ointment coats the eye surface so the medicine can keep working on the infected area after application.

Microgat 6 g Ointment is a full ophthalmic ointment tube size, so it is meant for treatment courses that need repeated eye application rather than a one-time dose. Because it is an ointment, it can stay on the eye surface longer than drops and may blur vision briefly after each use, which is one reason a doctor may choose this form. The exact schedule depends on the infection being treated and how severe it is.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection treatment
• Antibiotic therapy for susceptible eye bacteria
• Eye infections where an ointment is preferred

• Wash your hands before and after using Microgat 6 g Ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the ointment inside the pocket without touching the tube tip to the eye.
• Close the eye gently for a short time after applying the ointment.
• Expect temporary blurred vision after each dose; avoid driving or vision-sensitive tasks until your sight clears.
• Use it exactly as often as your doctor prescribes; do not skip doses or stop early just because the eye feels better.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them by the time interval your doctor or pharmacist recommends.

Microgat 6 g Ointment provides 6 g of gatifloxacin ophthalmic ointment in each tube. The usual number of applications per day depends on the eye infection and your prescriber’s instructions; there is no one fixed over-the-counter schedule for this strength. Your doctor decides how long to use Microgat 6 g Ointment and whether any day-specific maximum applies for your condition.

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 applying the ointment
• Mild eye irritation or burning
• Eye redness
• Tearing or watery eyes
• Itching or discomfort in the eye
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after application

• Use only for bacterial eye infections that your doctor has diagnosed.
• Tell your clinician if you have ever reacted to gatifloxacin, other fluoroquinolones, or any eye ointment ingredients.
• Do not touch the ointment tip to your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• Temporary blurred vision is common after application, so be careful with driving and machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using the ointment in a child.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve early.

• Other prescription eye drops or eye ointments may need to be spaced apart from Microgat 6 g Ointment.
• Using multiple eye medicines at the same time can change how well the ointment stays on the eye.
• Tell your doctor about all allergy medicines, steroid eye drops, and other ophthalmic products you use.
• Systemic quinolone antibiotics or a history of quinolone sensitivity may matter to your prescriber.

Store Microgat 6 g Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube tip clean and dry.