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Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml

Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Consume Type

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml

Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml consists of a combination of an eye medication containing antibiotic and corticosteroid, primarily used to treat bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis/pink eye. It also decreases the risk of eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) and other eye inflammatory conditions (cornea, iris, and connective tissue) in postoperative patients. 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). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision.

Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml contains Gatifloxacin (antibiotic) and Loteprednol (corticosteroid). Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Loteprednol is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins production (chemical messengers) that make the eye red, swollen, and itchy. It reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation of the eye, and decreases the risk of infections.

Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is for external use only. Use Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is only for use in the eyes. Do not swallow or inject Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to use Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. If you wear contact lenses or are wearing them, remove them before using Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml. You may experience watery eyes, irritation in the eyes, and eye itching, in some cases. Most of these side effects of Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to antibiotics, corticosteroids or any ingredient of Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml. Put Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml only if the doctor prescribes you. It would help if you did not stop taking Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml abruptly, as it may worsen your symptoms. Also, do not put more than the prescribed dose of Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml, as it may cause glaucoma or optic nerve damage. Do not take any other eye medication with Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor. The use of loteprednol in Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml after cataract surgery is known to slow the surgery's healing process, so it is given in a very minimum dose. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, or any other eye problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml until prescribed by your doctor.

Uses of Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Medicinal Benefits

Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two drugs: Gatifloxacin (antibiotic) and Loteprednol (corticosteroid). Gatifloxacin belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis (pinkeye). It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). Loteprednol is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain, making the eye red, swollen and itchy. As a result, it reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation of the eye, and decreases the risk of infections. Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is used to prevent or treat only bacterial eye infections.

Directions for Use

Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Eye irritation
  • Eye redness
  • Pain on the administration of medicine
  • Blurred vision
  • Decreases in taste sensitivity (dysgeusia) 
  • Anterior chamber inflammation

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics and corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml. Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below one year of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Do not stop taking Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and may even worsen your condition. Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause glaucoma, increase the risk of cataracts (clouding of the eye), and secondary infection. To avoid any contamination, avoid touching the tip of the dropper. Do not put to eye medication simultaneously; wait for at least 10 minutes before putting in the second medication. If you have or have ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, or any other eye problem, do not take Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml until prescribed by your doctor. Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in glaucoma with damage to the optic nerve and defects in visual acuity and fields of vision. If this product is used for ten days or longer, intraocular pressure (IOP) should be monitored.

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions: Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with other ophthalmic medications (bromfenac, diclofenac, flurbiprofen, ketorolac, nepafenac, suprofen, bimatoprost, latanoprost, tafluprost), HIV medicines (ritonavir, cobicistat, darunavir, nelfinavir), antibiotic medication (clarithromycin), and vaccine (smallpox vaccine).

Drug-Food Interactions:  No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml should not be used in patients with fungal infections, viral infections such as herpes simplex or varicella, or parasitic infections such as amoebiasis, tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulceration, and glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BROMFENAC
  • DICLOFENAC
  • FLURBIPROFEN
  • KETOROLAC
  • BIMATOPROST
  • LATANOPROST
  • TAFLUPROST
  • RITONAVIR
  • COBICISTAT
  • DARUNAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • SMALLPOX VACCINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.
  • Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly and do not touch the dropper before using drops to avoid contamination.
  • Reduce screen time (by avoiding watching tv, or phone) and use sunglasses while going out into the sunlight.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect the eye's pressure. This effect can also affect your body’s ability in fighting off infections.

Special Advise

  • Do not take Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
  • Using Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml for prolonged may result in a new fungal eye infection (secondary infection). Do not use Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml for longer than prescribed.
  • Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml should not be administered directly into the eye's anterior chamber. 
  • Please consult an eye specialist if your eye infection persists or worsens after using Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml for a week.
  • Have frequent follow-up check-ups with your doctor to check for any problems such as cataracts, an increase in pressure, or infections if you are using it is prescribed for long-term use.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some prevalent/very common eye infections are Conjunctivitis (pink eye) and Stye.

Conjunctivitis: A condition caused by the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva). 

Stye: Formation of a bump on the eyelid that happens when bacteria from the skin get into an eyelash's hair follicle.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is best to avoid alcohol while taking medication. Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml makes you dehydrated and affects eye pressure and the ability to fight infections.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Let your doctor know if you are a nursing mother before taking Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml; your doctor will decide whether Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml may cause side effects like blurry vision, which could affect your ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases. Drive only when you are alert and have a clear vision.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Let your doctor know before receiving Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml if you have had a history of liver impairment/disorder. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Let your doctor know before receiving Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml if you have had a history of kidney impairment/disorder. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

Please consult your doctor if the Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is to be used in children. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
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FAQs

Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial infections, including conjunctivitis/pink eye. It also decreases the risk of eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) and other eye inflammatory conditions (cornea, iris, and connective tissue) in postoperative patients.
Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of drugs: Gatifloxacin and Loteprednol. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria that is causing the infection. Loteprednol is a corticosteroid with an anti-inflammatory activity that reduces eye discomfort and the risk of eye infections.
You should avoid contaminating the applicator tip of Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml with material from the eye, fingers, or other sources. Try not to share personal cloth or stuff till your eye infections persist. Besides this, do not wear contact lenses, as it can cause your eye condition to get worse.
Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is recommended for use in the eye only. It is not recommended for treating ear problems.
Avoid prolonged use, as it may cause cataracts (clouding of the eye) and increase the risk of a second infection. Also, do not wear contact lenses while using Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml.
Do not take Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Yes, the Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml is known to cause eye irritation. Lotegate Eye Drops 5 ml contains a preservative, Benzalkonium chloride, which is known to cause eye irritation. If it becomes severe, please visit your doctor immediately.

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