Indications & Uses
Gatipro is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Gatifloxacin 0.3%: For bacterial conjunctivitis, the recommended regimen is as follows. On days 1 and 2, instil one drop into the affected eye or eyes every two hours while awake, up to 8 times a day. On days 3 through 7, instil one drop up to 4 times a day while awake. Gatifloxacin 0.5%: For patients aged 1 year and older, on day 1 instil one drop into the affected eye or eyes every two hours while awake, up to 8 times. On days 2 through 7, instil one drop into the affected eye or eyes two to four times a day while awake.
Side Effects
The side effects most often reported in clinical studies of this ophthalmic antibacterial (gatifloxacin) include irritation of the conjunctiva and increased tear production (watery eyes), among others.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Advise patients not to wear contact lenses while they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. Take care not to contaminate the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers, or any other source.
Contraindications
Gatifloxacin eye drops must not be used by anyone with a known allergy to Gatifloxacin, to other quinolone antibiotics, or to any ingredient in the preparation. The drops are for application to the eye only: they must not be injected under the conjunctiva or introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.