Gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic

Generic name: gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic [ GAT-i-FLOX-a-sin-and-pred-NIS-oh-lone-off-THAL-mik ]
Dosage forms: ophthalmic solution (0.5%-1%); ophthalmic suspension (0.5%-1%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 8, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic?

Gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by conditions such as uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex), or if you are allergic to prednisolone, gatifloxacin, or similar antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and others.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic if:

• you are allergic to gatifloxacin or prednisolone;

• you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex); or

• you are allergic to antibiotics similar to gatifloxacin, such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, lomefloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, and others.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• glaucoma; or

• cataracts.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Gatifloxacin and prednisolone is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I use gatifloxacin and prednisolone ophthalmic?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in this medicine could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.

Shake the eye drops well just before each use.

Wash your hands before using eye...