Gatifloxacin (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Zymar

Proper Use of This Medicine

To use gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution (eye drops):

• First, wash your hands. Then tilt the head back and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to come into contact with the infection.
• If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eyes properly, use another drop.
• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed.

Dosing - The following information includes only the average doses of gatifloxacin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label.

• For ophthalmic solution dosage form:
  • For bacterial conjunctivitis:
    • Adults and children 1 year of age and older - Days 1 and 2: Put one drop in the affected eye(s) every two hours while awake. Do not put drops in more than 8 times a day. Days 3 through 7: Put one drop in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake. Do not put drops in more than 4 times a day.
    • Infants and children up to 1 year of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply as soon as possible; if almost time for the next dose , skipping missed dose and going back to regular dosing schedule; not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.