Zymexid 0.5% 2.5 ml eye drops

Why use Gatifloxacin: Gatifloxacin is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria sensitive to gatifloxacin. Do not take Gatifloxacin • if you are allergic to gatifloxacin, any quinolones, or any other ingredients of this medicine. Warnings and precautions: • inform your doctor about all your health conditions before using this medication. • use is prohibited for longer than the directions mentioned. A second infection may occur. • avoid wearing contact lenses during treatment with this medicine. Possible side effects: stop using this product and seek medical care immediately if you experience a rash; itching; red or ulcerated or peeling skin; chest or throat tightness; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency of these side effects is unknown. Common side effects: • eye irritation • eye pain • change in the ability to taste • watery eyes Other medications and gatifloxacin: tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking. How to take gatifloxacin: • not used in children under one year of age. • this medication is for the eyes only. • use this medication as your doctor ordered. • tilt your head back. gently pull down your lower eyelid and look upward. place one drop in the lower eyelid then close your eyes and press on the inner corner of the eye for one minute. • for gatifloxacin 0.5%, instill one drop every two hours (up to 8 times) on the first day. then instill one drop four times daily from the second to the seventh day. • for gatifloxacin 0.3%, instill one drop every two hours (up to 8 times) on the first and second days. then instill one drop four times daily from the third to the seventh day. How to store gatifloxacin: • store at room temperature from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 25 degrees Celsius). • keep this medicine out of reach of children. • do not use this medicine after the expiration date mentioned on the box.