Description
Product Overview:
Lotegate Eye Drop is a combination medication used to treat bacterial eye infections, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye). It contains an antibiotic to kill bacteria and a steroid to reduce inflammation, helping relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, and swelling while speeding up the healing process.
Salt Composition:
- Gatifloxacin (3mg)
- Loteprednol etabonate (5mg)
Uses of Lotegate Eye Drop:
- Treatment of bacterial eye infections, including conditions like conjunctivitis, by targeting infection-causing bacteria.
How Lotegate Eye Drop Works:
- Gatifloxacin: An antibiotic that prevents the bacteria in the eye from reproducing and repairing themselves, thus killing the bacteria and treating the infection.
- Loteprednol etabonate: A steroid that blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation, redness, swelling, and itching in the eye.
Benefits of Lotegate Eye Drop:
- In treating bacterial eye infections: Lotegate Eye Drop stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria, providing relief from symptoms like pain, swelling, redness, itching, and irritation. It helps treat conditions such as conjunctivitis. To ensure full recovery and prevent recurrence, it’s important to complete the prescribed course of treatment, even if symptoms improve before the treatment is finished.
Common Side Effects of Lotegate Eye Drop:
- Stinging sensation
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Conjunctival irritation
- Increased lacrimation (tearing)
- Corneal inflammation
- Papillary conjunctivitis
Most side effects are temporary, but if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
How to Use Lotegate Eye Drop:
- External use only: Apply as directed by your doctor.
- Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
- Application: Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
- Wipe off any extra liquid after application.
- Complete the full course of treatment to ensure the infection is completely cured.
Important Notes:
- Do not use if the bottle seal is broken before first use.
- Temporary blurred vision may occur, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until your vision clears.
- Accidental contact with the ears, nose, or mouth should be rinsed off immediately.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you are taking other medications.
Marketer:
- Ajanta Pharma Ltd
