Gate Hs Eye Drops belongs to the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball, the conjunctiva. This infection is highly contagious. Signs and symptoms include pink/red-toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in eyes, teary eyes, and thick discharge around the eyes.
Gate Hs Eye Drops contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gate Hs Eye Drops has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.
Use Gate Hs Eye Drops as prescribed by your doctor. Gate Hs Eye Drops is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Gate Hs Eye Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Most of these side effects of Gate Hs Eye Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Before starting Gate Hs Eye Drops, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any antibiotic or have kidney/liver problems. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying Gate Hs Eye Drops. Consult your doctor before taking Gate Hs Eye Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gate Hs Eye Drops is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gate Hs Eye Drops to children. Gate Hs Eye Drops may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.