Gatilox Hs Eye Drops 3ml

Gatilox HS Eye Drops are used for the following health conditions:

• Managing bacterial conjunctivitis

• Controlling infections caused by aerobic gram-positive bacteria

• Controlling infections caused by aerobic gram-negative bacteria

• Managing eye infections due to Staphylococcus aureus

• Managing eye infections due to Staphylococcus epidermidis

• Dealing with eye infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

• Managing eye conditions related to Streptococcus mitis group

• Countering eye infections from Streptococcus oralis

• Controlling eye conditions caused by Haemophilus influenzae

Here's how you should use Gatilox HS Eye Drops:

• Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after use.

• Shake the bottle of drops well each time before use.

• Tilt your head back and gently pull down the lower eyelid to create a small pocket.

• Turn the bottle upside down, squeeze it gently to release one drop into the affected eye(s).

• After instillation, look downward and close your eyes gently for a minute or two.

• Replace the cap on the bottle immediately after use.

• If you're using any other eye medicines, wait at least five minutes between each instillation.

• For personalised advice, always consult your doctor.

Gatilox HS Eye Drops are instilled topically.

Gatilox HS Eye Drops contain two active ingredients:

• Gatifloxacin (5mg): This is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting enzymes called DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV in bacteria. These enzymes are essential for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. By inhibiting these enzymes, gatifloxacin disrupts these processes and this leads to bacterial death.

• Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01%): As an antimicrobial preservative in these eye drops, benzalkonium chloride targets bacterial cell membranes causing them to leak which ultimately leads to cell death. Its activity can either stop bacterial growth (bacteriostatic) or kill bacteria outright (bactericidal), depending on its concentration in the solution.

• Keep Gatilox HS Eye Drops stored upright in a cool, dry place where the temperature does not exceed 30°C.

• Avoid exposure to excessive heat and freezing conditions.

• Make sure the bottle is tightly sealed when not in use.

• Keep it out of reach from children.

• Discard the remaining solution 4 weeks after opening.

• Since Gatilox HS Eye Drops manage bacterial conjunctivitis, it's important to maintain good eye hygiene. This includes washing your hands regularly, especially before touching your eyes or face, to prevent bacteria from spreading.

• Additionally, if you wear contact lenses, avoid using them during the period of infection and treatment. This can help speed up recovery and prevent further infection.