gatexil 5 g eye ointment

Gatyxel eye ointment is one of the medications used to treat bacterial infections that affect the eye. It contains an active substance that helps eliminate the bacteria causing the infection, which contributes to reducing eye redness, secretions, and inflammation associated with the infection.

It also helps in treating eyelid infections and some superficial bacterial infections of the eye, and is used as a topical treatment according to the doctor’s instructions.

Ingredients of Gatyxel ointment

• Gatifloxacin.

Gatyxel ointment concentrations

• Eye ointment at a concentration of 0.3%.

Indications for using Gatyxel

• Treating bacterial eye infections.
• Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Treating eyelid infections caused by bacterial infections.
• Reducing eye redness and discharge resulting from infection.
• Preventing bacterial infections after some eye procedures and surgeries according to the doctor’s instructions.

Gatyxel ointment doses

The dose depends on the type of infection, its severity, and the patient’s health condition. The doctor determines the appropriate dose and duration of treatment. The specified dose must be adhered to and the duration of treatment completed, even with the improvement of symptoms, to ensure the elimination of the infection and reduce the possibility of its return.

Side effects of Gatyxel ointment

• Burning or mild tingling after use.
• Temporary blurring of vision after applying the ointment.
• Eye redness or irritation.
• Increased tears.
• Eye itching.
• Rare allergic reactions.

Contraindications for the use of Gatyxel ointment

It is prohibited to use the medicine if there is an allergy to gatifloxacin or any of the fluoroquinolone antibiotics, or to any component of the ointment.

It is also used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and a doctor must be consulted before using it in these cases, with the need to avoid wearing contact lenses throughout the treatment of the bacterial infection.

Gatyxel ointment alternatives in pharmacies

• Tobrex Ointment.
• Erythromycin Eye Ointment.
• Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment.

How to use Gatyxel ointment correctly

Hands must be washed well before use, then gently pull the lower eyelid and place a thin strip of ointment inside the lower eyelid without touching the tip of the container to the eye, then close the eye for a minute or two to distribute the ointment.

It is also necessary to adhere to the duration of treatment determined by the doctor, and not to stop using the ointment before the end of the prescribed period, even if the symptoms improve, while avoiding sharing the medication with others.

Preservation and storage conditions

• Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
• Store in a dry place away from moisture.
• Store away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.