Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml

Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml belongs to the ophthalmic eye medications primarily used to treat post-operative eye pain and inflammation. The eye is a very fragile organ and requires extreme care before, during and after a surgical procedure to minimize or prevent further damage. It causes some conditions like pain, redness, and swelling associated with surgeries of the eyes.

Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml contains two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Ketorolac. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing bacterial cell division and cell repair. Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is a painkiller. It works by blocking the release of several chemical messengers that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and pain in the eye. Together it relieves pain and inflammation.

Take Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience common side effects like eye irritation, watery eyes, and a burning sensation. Most of these side effects of Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Please do not use Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you have asthma, bleeding disorders and allergic reactions to Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 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 Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml due to the increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Do not use Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml in case of blurred vision or using any contact lens.

Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml contains two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Ketorolac belong to the ophthalmic eye medications primarily used to treat post-operative eye pain and inflammation. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing bacterial cell division and cell repair. Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is a painkiller. It works by blocking the release of several chemical messengers that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and pain in the eye. Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml is also used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.

• Watery eyes

• Burning sensation

• Stinging

• Blurred vision

• Headache

• Eye discharge

• ​​​Eye irritation

Please do not use Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml without consulting a doctor, if you have asthma, bleeding disorders and allergic reactions to Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 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 Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml. Do not use Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml in case of blurred vision or using any contact lens. Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml is not recommended for use in patients less than 3 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml may interact with blood thinner medications (reteplase, warfarin, enoxaparin) and corticosteroid medications (prednisolone, dexamethasone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Consumption of alcohol while using Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Hence avoid or limit the intake of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of eye infection, bleeding disorders, asthma and allergic reactions to Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml and its components.

• RETEPLASE
• WARFARIN
• ENOXAPARIN
• DEXAMETHASONE
• PREDNISOLONE

• Eat probiotics and a diet rich in vitamins can help to improve eye health and prevent infection.
• Rinse your eyes regularly with clean water.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder antibiotic's absorption.
• Avoid the usage of tobacco and alcohol.
• To cure your condition effectually complete the full course of Gatilox Plus Eye Drop 5 ml even though you find symptomatic relief.

• 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.
• Wash your hands thoroughly, and do not touch the dropper before using drops to avoid contamination.
• If you are using two or more eye medications, wait for at least 15-20 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.

Post-Operative ocular inflammation: Post-operative ocular inflammation occurs after eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery. The eye is a very fragile organ and requires extreme care before, during and after a surgical procedure to minimize or prevent further damage. It causes some conditions like pain, redness, and swelling associated with surgeries of the eyes.