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Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension

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Product introduction

Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension 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.

Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension is to be used only in the affected eye. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Use it in the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor or as instructed in the label.

Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of Zylopred Eye Drop

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Zylopred Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching, or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for at least a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Zylopred 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 Zylopred

  • Stinging sensation
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Conjunctival irritation
  • Increased lacrimation
  • Corneal inflammation
  • Papillary conjunctivitis

How to use Zylopred 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 Zylopred Eye Drop works

Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Loteprednol etabonate. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria in the eye by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection. Loteprednol etabonate is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension
₹276.58/Eye Drop
Lotegate Eye Drop
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₹217/eye drop
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Quick tips

  • Zylopred Opthalmic Suspension must be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
  • If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

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Allergic red eyes and appear layer in eye
Dr. Vishal Maniar
Ophthalmology
Zylopred eyedrops thrice daily for 1 week then twice daily for 1 week Refresh liquigel eyedrops thrice daily for 1 month
Pain redish watery in one eyes Itching in just one eye
Dr. Vishal Maniar
Ophthalmology
Use Zylopred eyedrops thrice daily for 1 week then twice daily for 1 week Refresh liquigel eyedrops twice daily for 1 monthIt cud be allergic
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References

  1. European Medicne Agency. Gatifloxacin; 2009. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Loteprednol etabonate. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Gatifloxacin. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Loteprednol etabonate. Surrey: Bausch & Lomb U.K. Limited; 2008 [revised Oct. 2017]. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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