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Zymar

(gatifloxacin-eent)

Gatifloxacin belongs to the class of medications known as fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics that are used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria.

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Eye Drops

0.3%

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Gatifloxacin eye drops are usually used for one week. On days 1 and 2, use one drop every 2 hours in the infected eye(s) while awake, up to 8 times a day. On days 3 to 7, use one drop 4 times a day while awake. You should space the doses evenly throughout the day.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you the correct method of applying eye drops.

To use the eye drops:

Wash your hands before using the medication.
Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling.
Gently pull down the lower eyelid, creating a small pocket.
Turn the bottle upside down and gently apply one drop into the affected eye.
Let go of the lower lid and close your eyes for half a minute.

Take care to avoid contaminating the tip of the eye dropper. If you wear contact lenses, you should stop wearing them while you have the eye infection.

It is important to use Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not instill a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent) at room temperature, and keep it out of the reach of children. Discard any remaining medication 28 days after opening the bottle.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent).

Allergic reactions: Gatifloxacin may cause a skin rash and other serious allergic reactions. If you notice a skin rash, skin blisters, skin itching, or hives, stop taking the medication and contact your doctor immediately.

Bacterial resistance: Misuse of an antibiotic such as gatifloxacin may lead to the growth of resistant bacteria that will not be killed by the antibiotic. If this happens, the antibiotic may not work for you in the future. Although your symptoms may improve when you first start taking gatifloxacin, you need to take all the medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take gatifloxacin or other antibiotics to treat a viral infection; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and using them to treat viral infections can lead to the growth of resistant bacteria.

Blurred vision: Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent) can cause blurred or reduced vision. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery until these symptoms resolve.

Contact lenses: Avoid wearing contact lenses while you have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent) also contains a preservative which may discolour soft contact lenses.

Pregnancy: Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if gatifloxacin passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Zymar (Gatifloxacin-eent) have not been established for children less than one year of age. Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution has been used to treat conjunctivitis in children between the ages of 1 and 12.

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