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Zymar Eye Drops

Zymar Eye Drops is used for:

Treating eye infections caused by certain bacteria.

Zymar Eye Drops is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive.

Do NOT use Zymar Eye Drops if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Zymar Eye Drops or similar medicines (eg, ciprofloxacin)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Zymar Eye Drops:

Some medical conditions may interact with Zymar Eye Drops. Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
• if you wear contact lenses
• if you have heart problems, including a slow heartbeat, a history of lack of blood supply to your heart, or hardening of the arteries
• if you have a history of low blood potassium levels, diabetes, or kidney or liver problems
• if you have Alzheimer disease, tendonitis, a history of seizures or other central nervous system problems, or increased pressure in the head

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zymar Eye Drops. Because little, if any, of Zymar Eye Drops is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if this medicine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Zymar Eye Drops:

Use Zymar Eye Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Zymar Eye Drops is for use in the eye only. Avoid contact with other mucus membranes.
• To use Zymar Eye Drops, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and, with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the prescribed number of drops of medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Do not blink and keep your eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Do not rub the eye. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gently pressure. This will prevent the medicine from draining away from the eye.
• Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
• To prevent germs from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Do not rinse the dropper.
• If you are using other kinds of eye drops, wait at least 5 minutes before applying the other medicines.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Zymar Eye Drops. Sterilize contact lenses according to the manufacturer"s directions and check with your doctor before using them.
• Zymar Eye Drops works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• To clear up your infection completely, continue using Zymar Eye Drops for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
• Discard the medicine if it changes color, turns cloudy, or if it contains particles.
• Do not miss any doses of Zymar Eye Drops. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zymar Eye Drops.

Important safety information:

• If your symptoms do not improve within 7 days or if they become worse, check with your health care provider.
• Zymar Eye Drops may cause temporary blurred vision. Use caution while driving or performing activities that require clear vision.
• Long-term or repeated use of Zymar Eye Drops may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
• It is important to use Zymar Eye Drops for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Zymar Eye Drops and may increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Zymar Eye Drops and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
• Zymar Eye Drops may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Zymar Eye Drops by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Zymar Eye Drops is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 1 year of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Zymar Eye Drops during pregnancy. It is unknown if Zymar Eye Drops is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Zymar Eye Drops, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Zymar Eye Drops:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Bad taste in the mouth; blurred vision; eye discharge; headache; irritation, pain, dryness, or redness of the eyes; itchy eyes; tearing; watery eyes.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); persistent eye redness; swelling of the eye or eyelid.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Zymar Eye Drops between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zymar Eye Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Zymar Eye Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Zymar Eye Drops is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Zymar Eye Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.