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Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial eye/ear infections. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops
- Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Benefits of Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops
In Treatment of Bacterial eye / ear infections
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear 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.
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 Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops
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 Gaticel
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops
This medicine is for external use only.Take 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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops works
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye/ear infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops helps treat bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye/ear to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I stop taking Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Address: Plot No. 398, Industrial Area, Phase-1, Panchkula 134113
Country of origin: India
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