Gatifloxacin: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Gatifloxacin. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: • Aerobic gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus mitis group* Streptococcus oralis * Streptococcus pneumoniae • Aerobic gram-negative bacteria Haemophilus influenzae * Efficacy for these organisms were studied in fewer than 10 infections.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 9e6fcd14…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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