Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 4, 2025.

Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

0.3% solution:

• Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
• Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day while awake.

0.5% solution:

• Day 1: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
• Days 2 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day while awake.

Use: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis due to susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, S epidermidis, Streptococcus mitis group, S pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Corynebacterium propinquum, S oralis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

1 year or older:
0.3% solution:

• Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
• Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times a day while awake.

0.5% solution:

• Day 1: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times a day.
• Days 2 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day while awake.

Use: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis due to susceptible strains of S aureus, S epidermidis, S mitis group, S pneumoniae, H influenzae, C propinquum, S oralis

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 1 year.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Other Comments

Administration advice:

• Do not introduce directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.

Storage requirements:

• Store at 15C to 25C (59F to 77F); protect from freezing.

Patient advice:

• Do not wear contact lenses if you have signs/symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Avoid contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers, or any other source.

Further information

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