Zymar Eye Drops are antibiotics used for eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections.

Use exactly Zymar Eye Drops as directed by your healthcare provider. Please only use more medicine or it more often than your doctor tells you to. Zymar Eye Drops are not for long-term use.

To use the Zymar Eye Drops:

• First, wash your hands. Then tilt the head back and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to contact the infection.
• If you think you need to get the drop of medicine into your eye properly, repeat the directions with another drop.
• Do not touch the applicator tip on any surface to keep the medicine germ-free. Also, keep the container tightly closed.

Before using Zymar Eye Drops, inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies, medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and any other significant facts about your health.

Allergic reactions

• If you notice a rash, blisters, skin itching, or hives, stop taking the medication and contact your doctor immediately.

Bacterial resistance

• Misuse of an antibiotic such as Zymar Eye Drops may lead to the growth of resistant bacteria that the antibiotic will not kill.

Blurred vision

• Zymar Eye Drops 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.

Pregnancy

• Zymar Eye Drops should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: 

• If you are a breastfeeding mother taking this medication, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breastfeeding.

Zymar Eye Drops have common side effects, including:

• red, irritated, itchy, or teary eyes
• blurred vision
• eye pain
• eye discharge
• swollen eyelids
• broken blood vessels in the eyes
• headache
• unpleasant taste

Zymar Eye Drops may have some side effects that can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• rash
• hives
• itching
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
  hoarseness

Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.

Why is Zymar Eye Drops prescribed?

Zymar Eye Drops are antibiotic eye drops used to treat infections called bacterial conjunctivitis. It works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection.

Who should not take Zymar Eye Drops?

Do not use Zymar Eye Drops if allergic to it or any gatifloxacin ingredients.

What is the Zymar Eye Drops dosage usual?

Zymar Eye Drops are usually used for one week. Generally, 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 four times a day while awake. It would help if you spaced the doses evenly throughout the day. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, follow that.

What side effects can Zymar Eye Drops cause?

Blurred vision, watery eyes, headache, eye irritation/pain/dryness/redness, and bad taste in the mouth may occur.