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Gatifloxacin (0.3% w/v)
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Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial eye/ear infections. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 26 Aug 2026 | 01:03 AM (IST)
Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 26 Aug 2026 | 01:03 AM (IST)
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Product introduction
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Uses of Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops
- Treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections
Benefits of Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops
Treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections.
The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It stops the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections.
The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gaticel
- Limited data available
How to use Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops
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 dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Gaticel Eye/Ear Drops works
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye/ear infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
Quick tips
- Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops helps treat bacterial infections of the eye/ear.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye/ear to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby

Driving
UNSAFE
Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
No interaction found/established

Liver
No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs
Taking Gaticel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Frequently asked questions
No, do not stop taking Gaticel 0.3% Eye/Ear Drops and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinoline carboxylic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
References
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolons. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 819.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 616.
- Gatifloxacin. Irvine, CA: Allergan, Inc; 1999. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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