Gatidex Eye Drop

Dexamethasone 0.1% + Gatifloxacin 0.3%

100 mg + 300 mg/100 ml

Opso Saline Ltd.

Pack size	5ml drop
Unite Price	120.00 BDT

Indications

Gatidex Eye Drop is used for: Steroid responsive ocular inflammatory conditions with involvement of bacteria like, blepharitis, scleritis, episcleritis, iritis, cyclitis, iridocyclitis, choroiditis, optic neuritis and chronic anterior uveitis, disciform and interstitial keratitis, allergic corneal marginal ulcers, corneal injury from chemical radiation or thermal burns, allergic conjunctivitis.

Adult Dose

Adult: : Instill 1 drop 2 hrly into affected eye(s) up to 8 times daily for the 1st 2 days, then reduce to 1 drop 4 times daily on days 3-7.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Contraindicated in fungal disease of ocular structures, viral conjunctivitis and in patients who are hypersensitive to any of the components of this preparation.

Precautions

For ophthalmic use only. If the product is used for 10 days or more, intraocular pressure should be monitored routinely.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Dexamethasone 0.1% + Gatifloxacin 0.3% : Mild burning, chemosis, redness may occur.

Mode of Action

Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid which decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It suppresses normal immune response. Gatifloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial DNA.

Note

Gatidex 100 mg + 300 mg/100 ml Eye Drop generic name is Dexamethasone 0.1% + Gatifloxacin 0.3%. Gatidex 100 mg + 300 mg/100 ml Eye Drop is manufactured by Opso Saline Ltd.Gatidex is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Gatidex Eye Drop is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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