Oxigat 5 mL Eye Drop

Oxigat 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye medicine that contains gatifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections. Each Oxigat 5 mL Eye Drop unit provides 5 mL of sterile solution for use in the eyes. It works by stopping susceptible bacteria from multiplying, helping clear infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis. This product is meant for eye use only and should be used exactly as directed by a healthcare professional.

How it works: Gatifloxacin blocks bacterial enzymes needed for DNA copying and repair, so the bacteria cannot grow and spread. When used as Oxigat 5 mL Eye Drop, it delivers the antibiotic directly to the infected eye to help reduce the infection at its source.

Oxigat 5 mL Eye Drop is the standard single-volume eye-drop presentation, so it fits typical short-course treatment of an infected eye when a doctor wants a full 5 mL bottle for repeated dosing. Compared with smaller or larger pack sizes, this 5 mL form is convenient for several days of treatment and is meant for local action in the eye, not for swallowing or injection.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Other susceptible bacterial eye infections
• Treatment of eye redness and discharge caused by bacteria
• Doctor-directed local antibiotic therapy for the eye

• Wash your hands before using Oxigat 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 touch 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 use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Remove contact lenses before using the drops and only put them back in when your doctor says it is safe.

Oxigat 5 mL Eye Drop supplies 5 mL of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution in each bottle. The exact dose and how often it is used depend on the type and severity of the eye infection, and your doctor decides the schedule for this strength. Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed, even if symptoms improve quickly.

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 eye pain or stinging
• Blurred vision right after instillation
• Redness of the eye
• Itching or eye discomfort
• Unusual taste in the mouth after the drop

• Use only for bacterial eye infections, not viral or fungal infections.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination of the 5 mL bottle.
• Tell your doctor if you have had allergy to gatifloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• If irritation becomes severe or symptoms worsen, stop using it and get medical advice promptly.
• Use extra caution if you are taking other eye medicines so the drops are spaced properly.
• Do not drive or do tasks needing clear vision immediately after use if your vision is blurred.

• Other eye drops, ointments, or medicated eye products
• Contact lenses and lens-cleaning solutions during active treatment
• Systemic fluoroquinolone antibiotics, if also prescribed
• Corticosteroid eye drops unless your doctor approves combined use

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