Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop 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.

Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Gebiflox Eye Drop

Bacterial eye infections
Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Gebiflox Eye Drop

In Bacterial eye infections

Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop 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.

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

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Side effects of Gebiflox Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gebiflox

Eye discomfort
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Itching
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Genital itching
Vaginal inflammation
Phlebitis
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Gebiflox Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Gebiflox Eye Drop works

Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Gebiflox Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop, use 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop

₹23.0/Eye Drop

Zanocin Eye Drop

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹38/eye drop

65% costlier

Omeflox Eye Drop

Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹45.95/eye drop

100% costlier

Flojo Eye Drop

Chethana Pharmaceuticals

₹38/eye drop

65% costlier

Amoflox Eye Drop

Pfizer Ltd

₹29/eye drop

26% costlier

Otoflox Eye Drop

Elan Pharma India Pvt Ltd

₹23/eye drop

same price

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Gebiflox 0.3% Eye Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
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.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

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References

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. pp. 1011-13.
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