Drug Detail:Gatifloxacin ophthalmic (Gatifloxacin ophthalmic [ gat-i-flox-a-sin-off-thal-mik ])
Drug Class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives
Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
0.3% solution:
- Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
- Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day while awake.
0.5% solution:
- Day 1: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
- Days 2 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day while awake.
Use: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis due to susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, S epidermidis, Streptococcus mitis group, S pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Corynebacterium propinquum, S oralis
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
1 year or older:
0.3% solution:
- Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
- Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day while awake.
0.5% solution:
- Day 1: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
- Days 2 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day while awake.
Use: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis due to susceptible strains of S aureus, S epidermidis, S mitis group, S pneumoniae, H influenzae, C propinquum, S oralis
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 1 year.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Do not introduce directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.
Storage requirements:
- Store at 15C to 25C (59F to 77F); protect from freezing.
Patient advice:
- Do not wear contact lenses if you have signs/symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
- Avoid contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers, or any other source.
