Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml

Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml is an ophthalmic (for eye use) medication primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections. A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). Symptoms of a bacterial eye infection include red eyes, pain, swelling of eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision.

Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml contains two medicines, namely: Flurbiprofen and Gatifloxacin. Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It prevents the formation of chemical messengers called 'prostaglandins' that cause pain, redness, and swelling at the injured or damaged site. Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml based on your medical condition. Some common side effects of Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml include blurred vision, burning/stinging sensation in the eye, and eye discomfort. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. 

Please do not use Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases and allergic reactions to Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml and its components. Inform your doctor if you have aspirin-sensitive asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), bleeding or clotting issues, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other eye problems. Avoid driving or operating machines since the administration of Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml cause temporary blurred vision after using. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before using Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml.

Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml treats and prevents bacterial eye infections. It contains two medicines, namely: Flurbiprofen and Gatifloxacin. Flurbiprofen belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It prevents the formation of chemical messengers called 'prostaglandins' that cause pain, redness, and swelling at the injured or damaged site. Gatifloxacin belongs to the class of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of enzymes essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml is also used before cataract removal and certain eye surgeries.

• Blurred vision
• Burning/stinging sensation of the eye 
• Eye discomfort 

Before using Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml, let your doctor know if you have a history of eye problems (glaucoma and cataract), heart, liver or kidney diseases, aspirin-sensitive asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), bleeding or clotting issues, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and allergic reactions to Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml and its components. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while administering drops since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines since the administration of eye drops of Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml cause blurred vision for a while after use. Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children younger than one year of age.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with corticosteroids (prednisone), blood thinners (dabigatran, enoxaparin, warfarin), and anti-platelet drugs (clopidogrel).

Drug-Food Interaction: It is advised to avoid or limit the intake of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Flubigat Eye Drops 5 ml may have interactions in disease conditions like diabetes, nasal polyps, bleeding or clotting issues, eye problems, rheumatoid arthritis, and liver or kidney diseases.

• PREDNISONE
• CLOPIDOGREL
• WARFARIN
• ENOXAPARIN
• DABIGATRAN

• Try to maintain good hygiene to keep your eyes clean and irritant-free.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea.

• It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the bacterial infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
• It is better to consult your ophthalmologist timely for a routine check-up.

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). Symptoms of a bacterial eye infection include red eyes, pain, swelling of eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are Conjunctivitis (the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva) and Stye (bump on the eyelid).