Engatt Eye Ointment

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Gatifloxacin (0.3% w/w)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassFluoroquinolone
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL
Action ClassQuinolones/ Fluroquinolones
User Rating4.7
User Reviews699
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FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Engatt Eye?
If you miss a dose of Engatt Eye, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Engatt Eye Ointment Reviews

Engatt Eye is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Engatt Eye 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.

How Engatt Eye Ointment Works

Engatt Eye is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

How to Use Engatt Eye Ointment

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 tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

Benefits of Engatt Eye Ointment

  • In Bacterial eye infections: Engatt Eye is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye 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.

Uses of Engatt Eye Ointment

  • Bacterial eye infections

Engatt Eye Ointment Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Engatt Eye may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Engatt Eye may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Engatt Eye is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Engatt Eye helps treat bacterial infections of the eye.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
  • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.

References

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  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  4. 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.
  5. ScienceDirect. Gatifloxacin.

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