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Gatilox DF Eye Drops
Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsDifluprednate (0.05 %w/v) + Gatifloxacin (0.3 %w/v)
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Description
Gatilox DF Eye Drops is a combination medicine used for the treatment of eye swelling, pain, redness, etc. which are responsive to steroids and where bacterial infections or risks of bacterial eye infection exist.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Gatilox DF Eye Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Gatilox DF Eye Drops
Eye irritation
Blurred vision
Headache
Redness of the eye
Dry eyes
Uses of Gatilox DF Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
This medicine is used for the treatment of eye swelling, pain, redness, etc. which are responsive to steroids and where bacterial infections or risks of bacterial eye infection exist.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to gatifloxacin, other fluoroquinolones, difluprednate, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Active viral diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with active viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Mycobacterial or fungal infection
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a mycobacterial or fungal infection of the eyes and surrounding structures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.
General warnings
Contamination
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface since this may lead to contamination by bacteria. Patients are advised to take all hygienic precautions to ensure that the medicine is not contaminated.
Contact lens
This medicine is not recommended for use if you are wearing soft contact lenses in your eyes. The lens should be removed prior to administration of the eye drops and can be reinserted 10 to 15 minutes post administration.
Increase in Intraocular pressure (IOP)
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of cataracts, glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. This risk is especially high if the medicine is used for more than 10 days. Close monitoring of intraocular pressure may be necessary in some cases. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or other vision changes in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Other medicines
This combination medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Smallpox vaccine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Difluprednate works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that are responsible for causing swelling and pain. Gatifloxacin works by inhibiting an enzyme required for the bacterial DNA to replicate. This blocks the multiplication and growth and results in the eventual death of the bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives, Ophthalmic preparations
Schedule
Schedule H
Difluprednate - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 23 March 2018]. Available from:
Difluprednate Ophthalmic: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 23 March 2018]. Available from:
Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 7 March 2017]. Available from:
Gatifloxacin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 16 November 2017]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 18 Jun 2019
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