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Ziniomide Eye Drop


Product introduction

Ziniomide Eye Drop is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It provides relief from itching, irritation, redness and teary eyes. It draws out water from the swollen cornea.

Ziniomide Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected eye in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects include irritation, discomfort and burning sensation at the application site. If this side effect persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case by accident, this medicine goes into your ears, nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication.  It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after use of this medicine if you experience any symptoms that may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Ziniomide Eye Drop

  • Bacterial eye / ear infections

Benefits of Ziniomide Eye Drop

In Bacterial eye / ear infections

Ziniomide Eye Drop is used to treat infections in the eye or ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth and multiplication of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes or ear. It also gives relief from teary or watery eyes. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning. Apply Ziniomide Eye Drop atleast 2-3 times in a day or as prescribed by the doctor.

Side effects of Ziniomide Eye Drop

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 you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ziniomide

  • Eye discomfort
  • Eye irritation
  • Burning sensation in eye

How to use Ziniomide Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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.

How Ziniomide Eye Drop works

Ziniomide Eye Drop is a combination of four medicines: Boric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sulphacetamide and Zinc Sulfate. Boric Acid and Zinc Sulfate are antiseptics which treat bacterial infection in the eyes and relieve irritation. Sodium Chloride works by preventing the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. Sulphacetamide is a purified salt solution which works by drawing out water from the swollen cornea.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ziniomide Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ziniomide Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ziniomide Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • Use Ziniomide Eye Drop twice a day (in the morning and evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest that you use this medicine up to four times a day.
  • To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway on to some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
  • Along with using Ziniomide Eye Drop, give warm compress to your eyes/ears to get relief from itching and other discomfort.
  • Take care as not to spread the infection from one eye/ear to another and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes/ears) and not sharing towels or pillows will help prevent the infection from spreading.

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FAQs

Q. What if I don't get better after using Ziniomide Eye Drop?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. How long does Ziniomide Eye Drop takes to work?

Usually, Ziniomide Eye Drop starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

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References

  1. Henderer JD, Rapuano CJ. Ocular Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1707-1737.

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Name: Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd
Address: 913, D-Mall,Netaji Subhash Place Pitampura New Delhi New Delhi DL 110034 IN
Country of origin: India

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