Higati 0.3% w/w Eye Ointment 
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USED FOR:
Bacterial infections
COMPOSITION:
Gatifloxacin Topical (0.3% w/w)
Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives
No interaction found
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Higati 0.3% w/w Eye Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Higati 0.3% w/w Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Higati 0.3% w/w Eye Ointment may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
There is limited information available on the use of Higati 0.3% w/w Eye Ointment in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Higati 0.3% w/w Eye Ointment in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Higati Eye Ointment
Higati 0.3% w/w Eye Ointment is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How to use Higati Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Higati Eye Ointment works
Higati 0.3% w/w Eye Ointment is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.
Expert advice for Higati Eye Ointment
Your doctor has prescribed Higati to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Q. Does gatifloxacin topical contain sulfa?
Gatifloxacin topical does not contain sulfa. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Q. Is gatifloxacin topical the same as Zymaxid?
Zymaxid is the brand name for gatifloxacin eye solution
Q. Is gatifloxacin topical the same as ofloxacin?
Both gatifloxacin and ofloxacin are fluoroquinolone antibiotics and have the same mechanism of killing bacteria. Ofloxacin topical is used to treat eye and ear infections, whereas gatifloxacin is used in the form of eye/ear drops for the treatment of eye and ear infections only. They are also different with respect to the side-effects they cause
Q. Is gatifloxacin topical banned in India?
Gatifloxacin is banned in India for oral/injectable use in humans, however its use as eye/ear drops is not banned.
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