Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml belongs to a group of medications called ‘Antibiotics and Corticosteroids’ used to treat bacterial eye infections or eye discomfort, especially in patients who have undergone eye surgeries. It also decreases the risk of eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) and other inflammatory conditions of the eye (cornea, iris, and connective tissue) in postoperative patients.

Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml is a combination of two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Prednisolone. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Prednisolone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and symptoms associated with infection such as redness and irritation. It works by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation.

Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml is available for external use only. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml are application site reactions such as redness, burning or stinging sensation, watery eyes, and blurred vision. These side-effects are mild and temporary. It may also cause inflammation of the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye), which is a serious side-effect and may cause vision problems. If any of these side-effects persist, consult your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor before using Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml if you have allergic reactions to medicines, tuberculosis, damaged cornea, ulcers in the eye, eye infection and producing pus, open lesions in the eye and glaucoma (a condition where the pressure inside the eye is increased). Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision.

Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml is a combination of two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Prednisolone. Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone and broad-spectrum antibiotic. It can act against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It acts by interfering with the formation of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins that cause inflammation. It reduces symptoms associated with infection, such as redness and irritation of the eye and decreases the risk of infections.

Before taking Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe pain in the eye, ulcers in the eye, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), eye injury, or have undergone eye surgery or using any other eye drops or eye ointment. Do not use eye drops for longer than recommended by your doctor as it may increase the risk of cataracts (clouding of the eye) and increase the risk of a second infection. So, inform your doctor immediately if you notice any persistent visual disturbances while using this medicine. Do not wear contact lenses while using Gatikon P Eye Drops 10 ml.