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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Zymar Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ZYMAR® (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution) solution is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms:

Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacteria:

Cornyebacterium propinquum*
Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Streptococcus mitis*

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacteria:

Haemophilus influenzae

* Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 in...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Zymar Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • severe swelling, burning, redness, or discomfort in or around your eye;
  • eye pain, vision changes, increased sensitivity of your eyes to light;
  • signs of new infection, such as drainage, crusting, or oozing of your eyes or eyelids;
  • the first sign of any skin rash, no mat...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Zymar Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.

HOW TO USE: For best results, use exactly as directed for the full time prescribed. Stopping this medication too soon may result in a relapse of the infection.

To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not let the dropper tip touch any surface.

Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place the dropper directly over eye and instill the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 mi...

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What is Zymar Consumer Information?

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Zymar - User Reviews

Zymar User Reviews

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Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

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