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QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm
QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of enzymes essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions. You should not wear contact lenses if you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis and while applying this medicine.
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QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm belongs to the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball, the conjunctiva. This infection is highly contagious. Signs and symptoms include pink/red-toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in eyes, teary eyes, and thick discharge around the eyes.
QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm contains Gatifloxacin, which 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. QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.
Use QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm as prescribed by your doctor. QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Most of these side effects of QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Before starting QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any antibiotic or have kidney/liver problems. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm. Consult your doctor before taking QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, please consult a doctor before giving QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm to children. QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.
QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. 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. QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria. QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm has a very low level of bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics.
Do not take QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are using QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm. QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm. QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm may cause temporary blurred vision, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interaction found.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm should not be given to patients with fungal infections.
Bacterial conjunctivitis: It is also known as pink eye, a condition in which the outer membrane of the eyeball gets swollen and infected. Common signs and symptoms include red-toned eyes with a thick discharge and itchiness. It is highly contagious in nature and can spread from one person to another.
Alcohol
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The interaction of alcohol with QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm is not known. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm.
Pregnancy
Caution
It is not known whether QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm will affect pregnant women. Therefore, consult a doctor before using QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is unknown if QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm usually causes temporarily blurred vision. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
Liver
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Please consult your doctor if you have any liver problems.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor if you have any kidney problems.
Children
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QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving QC-8 Eye Ointment 5 gm to children.
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