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Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin

Information about Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin Uses

Benzalkonium Chloride+Gatifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.

How Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin works

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin is a combination of two medicines : Benzalkonium Chloride and Gatifloxacin that is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Benzalkonium Chloride works as a preservative by preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms. This helps prolong the shelf life of medicines. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Common side effects of Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin

Eye irritation, Taste change, Eye pain
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Expert advice for Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin

  • Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying the eye drops.
  • Follow your eye care specialist's instructions regarding the number of drops and frequency.
  • Do not touch your eye with the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination.
  • If you need to use more than one type of eye drop or if your healthcare provider prescribes multiple eye medications, wait at least 5-10 minutes between applying different types of eye drops.
  • If you experience severe or persistent discomfort, redness, swelling, or any other unusual symptoms, contact your doctor.
  • If you wear contact lenses, remove contact lenses before applying the eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes after using the drops before reinserting your contact lenses, unless otherwise instructed by your eye care specialist.
  • Attend scheduled follow-up appointments with your eye care specialist to monitor your progress and ensure the infection or condition is improving.

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