GatiRx Eye Drop

Index of Ophthal Medicines

Marketer: IRx pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.
SALT COMPOSITION: Gatifloxacin (0.3% w/v)

Product introduction

Gatirx 0.3% Eye Drop is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Gatirx 0.3% Eye Drop should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

You may experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Uses of Gatirx Eye Drop

Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Gatirx Eye Drop

In Bacterial eye infections

Gatirx 0.3% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Gatirx Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gatirx

Burning sensation
Taste change
Eye pain
Eye redness
Eye irritation

How to use Gatirx Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Gatirx Eye Drop works

Gatirx 0.3% Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

Fact Box

Chemical Class: Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming: No
Therapeutic Class: OPHTHAL
Action Class: Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Interaction with drugs

Taking Gatirx with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Prednisolone (Oral Route) Moderate
Your doctor may monitor blood potassium levels. 
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in the heart rhythm.