Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Gatidex Infusion
Your doctor has prescribed Gatidex to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Gatidex and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Q. What does Gatidex treat?
Gatidex treats bacterial eye infection (conjunctivitis or red eye) in adults and children older than 1 year of age

Q. Is gatifloxacin the same as ofloxacin?
Both gatifloxacin and ofloxacin belongs to the different class, i.e. gatifloxacin is second-generation fluoroquinolone whereas ofloxacin is older and first-generation, but their effect may vary upon individual condition or response

Q. Is Gatidex the same as Zymaxid?
Zymaxid is the brand name for Gatidex eye solution

Q. Does Gatidex contain sulfa?
Gatidex does not contain sulfa. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Q. Is Gatidex banned in India?
Gatidex is banned in India for systemic use in human by any route including oral and injectable. Its use as eye drop is not banned.