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Gfc, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Gfc have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Gfc is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Gfc include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Gfc have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Gfc normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Gfc has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gfc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gfc can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gfc in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy). Other contraindications of Gfc have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Gfc have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gfc is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Gfc is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Gfc safe for pregnant women?
Gfc can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gfc right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gfc safe during breastfeeding?
Gfc may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gfc on the Kidneys?
Gfc is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Gfc on the Liver?
Using Gfc does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gfc on the Heart?
Using Gfc does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gfc should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gfc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gfc habit forming or addictive?
Gfc does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Gfc does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Taking Gfc may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Gfc in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Gfc
Gfc may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gfc
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gfc with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; ZymaxidY™ (gatifloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399