Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin Benefits & Uses

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Eye Infections

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin Dosage & How to Take

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

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin is used -

Moderate

Conjunctivitis

Mild

Eye Discharge
Eye Pain
Dry eyes

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Abnormal Dreams
Insomnia
Paresthesia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Dyspepsia

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin safe for pregnant women?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin on the Kidneys?

Using Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin on the Liver?

Using Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin on the Heart?

Using Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin with Other Drugs

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Metformin

Alfuzosin

Quinidine

Betamethasone

Moderate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Ibuprofen

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Myasthenia Gravis
Brain and Nervous System
Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy)
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin

Is this Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin habit forming or addictive?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin is not addictive in nature.

Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Benzalkonium Chloride + Gatifloxacin with alcohol.