Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Gatifloxacin
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolones
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Uses
Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria. Gatifloxacin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye infections...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolones
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Fluoroquinolones. The Molecular Weight of Gatifloxacin is 375.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
400 mg — 12 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use gatifloxacin ophthalmic if you allergic to gatifloxacin or similar medicines, such as ciprofloxacin , levofloxacin , lomefloxacin , moxifloxacin , norfloxacin , and others
Before you use gatifloxacin ophthalmic, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
It is not known whether gatifloxacin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficulty breathingslow heart rateweak pulsefaintingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Gatifloxacin ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: eye swellingsevere discomfortcrusting or drainage (may be signs of a new infection )or any new or worsening eye problems. Common side effects of gatifloxacin ophthalmic may include: mild itchingburningrednessor irritation
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on gatifloxacin used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Price Intelligence
Rs 462.53
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 13 Jan, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 462.53
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Gatifloxacin, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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250mg
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CROCUS
250MG
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250mg
Rs 180
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Xeflox
250mg
Rs 190Rs 19/unit
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Olevo
250mg
Rs 228Rs 22.8/unit
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Asilix
250mg
Rs 266Rs 26.6/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsASIAN CONTINENTAL
Isoflox
500mg
Rs 285
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsARP (PVT) Limited
Lemit
250mg
Rs 285Rs 28.5/unit
Below approved ceilingHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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