Oxigat Eye Drop

Oxigat Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop containing gatifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each eye drop provides the strength listed on the pack, and the medicine works only against bacteria, not viruses. Oxigat Eye Drop is used for infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other susceptible bacterial infections of the eye.

How it works: Gatifloxacin stops bacteria from making the enzymes they need to copy their DNA, so the germs cannot grow and spread. In Oxigat Eye Drop form, it is placed directly on the eye to deliver the antibiotic where the infection is happening.

Oxigat Eye Drop is supplied as the exact labelled strength in a 10-drop strip/box, so it is intended for patients whose doctor has chosen this specific ophthalmic formulation. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Oxigat sold here, the key difference is not between versions of the brand but in using this exact eye-drop product as prescribed for the infection and the affected eye(s).

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Surface bacterial eye infections
• Treatment of susceptible organisms in the eye
• Doctor-directed short-term antibiotic eye treatment

• Wash your hands before using Oxigat Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently after use; do not blink hard or rub the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Use it only for the full course prescribed, even if symptoms start to improve.

Oxigat Eye Drop contains gatifloxacin in the labelled amount per drop, and the exact dose depends on the infection being treated and your doctor’s instructions. It is usually used several times a day at the start of treatment, then may be reduced as directed; there is no single maximum daily dose that fits every patient because the prescriber sets the schedule. Use only the number of drops and days your doctor recommends for this exact strength.

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 after instillation
• Mild eye pain or discomfort
• Blurred vision right after the drop
• Eye redness
• Unusual taste in the mouth
• Watery eyes or dryness

• Use Oxigat Eye Drop only in the eye; do not swallow it.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to gatifloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Use caution if your vision is blurred after the drop; wait until vision clears before driving or using machinery.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected, contact your doctor promptly.
• Do not use it for viral or fungal eye infections unless specifically instructed.
• Finish the prescribed course even if the eye feels better early.

• Other prescription or over-the-counter eye drops or ointments
• Contact lens cleaning solutions if lenses are put back in too soon
• Any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic if you have a prior allergy history
• Medicines that can irritate the eyes when used together, unless spaced out by a doctor

Store Oxigat Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat or direct light as directed on the pack.