What is Gatifloxacin: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

Ophthalmic routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to gatifloxacin or similar medicines.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not wear contact lenses until your infection is gone. This will prevent more eye irritation.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Swelling of the eye or eyelid.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, or red or swollen skin around the eye or eyelid. These may be symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Some medicines can affect how gatifloxacin works. Tell your doctor if you are using cyclosporine, theophylline, or a blood thinner (including warfarin).

Do not wear contact lenses until your infection is gone. This will prevent more eye irritation.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.