Gartic Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the eyes. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Gartic Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instructions before you use the medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Employ it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed on the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Total your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Ordinary side effects include burning and stinging sensations, eye redness, temporary blurred vision, or increased intraocular pressure. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are using any medicine for the same condition. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery immediately after using Gartic Eye Drop, as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Uses:
Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Directions For Use:
This medicine is for external use only. Employ 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.
Side Effects:
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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Gartic
Blurred vision
Burning eyes
Stinging in the eyes
Eye redness
Increased intraocular pressure
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gartic Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gartic Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gartic Eye Drop may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
FAQs:
What is the use of Gartic Eye Drop?
Gartic Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial eye infections involving inflammation. Gartic Eye Drop contains a steroid that reduces inflammation, redness, and swelling, and an antibiotic that kills the bacteria causing the infection.
Are there any serious side effects of Gartic Eye Drop?
The serious side effect, yet not so common, is increased pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure). However, this risk increases if you have a family history of glaucoma, myopia (nearsightedness), or diabetes.
Can Gartic Eye Drop be used with contact lenses?
You should remove contact lenses before using Gartic Eye Drop. Do not use Gartic Eye Drop or any other eye medicine while wearing contact lenses if it contains a preservative called benzalkonium chloride (BAK), as BAK can damage the lenses or alter their properties. Forever wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses after using Gartic Eye Drop.
How quickly does Gartic Eye Drop work?
The exact time Gartic Eye Drop takes to show results is not known. However, you may start to notice improvement in your eye symptoms, such as redness or irritation, within 2 to 3 days of use. The full effects of Gartic Eye Drop may take a few days to weeks to become apparent.
What should I avoid while using Gartic Eye Drop?
You should avoid touching the Gartic Eye Drop tip to your eye or any surface to prevent contamination. Do not use Gartic Eye Drop if the medicine changes color or becomes cloudy. Also, after using Gartic Eye Drop, it may cause temporary blurring of vision, and you should avoid driving until your vision clears.
Can I still use Gartic Eye Drop if the bottle is open but not yet expired?
You can use unopened (seal-packed) Gartic Eye Drop until its expiry date. However, once opened, use it within 28 days (4 weeks), even if it has not expired. Discard any remaining medicine after this period. Also, make sure to store Gartic Eye Drop at room temperature, keeping it away from light.
Can prolonged use of Gartic Eye Drop cause cataracts?
Gartic Eye Drop contains a steroid, and prolonged use (for more than 10 days) of medicine containing a steroid increases the risk of cataract (clouding of the eye lens). However, if you experience no improvement in your condition after a week of regular prescribed use, consult your doctor for reassessment. Avoid continuing to use Gartic Eye Drop or any steroid-containing eye medicine after this time period.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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