Zynoff Dx Bottle Of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops
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5ml Eye/Ear Drop in Bottle
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Description
Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops is a combination medication containing ofloxacin and dexamethasone chloride as its active ingredients. It is a liquid medicine used as drops to treat bacterial i
nfections of the ear/eye by topical application. Ofloxacin belongs to a group of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics that work against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria along with anaerobes. Dexamethasone chloride is a glucocorticoid (steroid) that works to reduce the effect of certain chemicals in the body which cause pain, redness, swelling and itching. Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops is used in bacterial infections of the ears and eyes causing pain, itchiness, redness or swelling. The drops are used as per the advice of your physician and as many times as prescribed. It may cause side effects like blurry vision, dizziness, nausea, irritation, burning sensation, dryness in the eyes or tingling in the ears. Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops should be administered only under hygienic conditions. It should be used within four weeks of opening the bottle. The use of eye lenses should be limited until the infection resolves completely. Prolonged use or abuse of Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops can cause developing resistance to antibiotics, glaucoma (increased intra eye pressure due to blocked drainage of the eye), cataract (cloudy eye lens) or other fungal infections. Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops is not advised for children below two years.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹61.60 |
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| Contains | Ofloxacin(0.3 %W/V)+Dexamethasone(0.1 %W/V) |
| Uses | Bacterial infections of ears and eyes |
| Side effects | Warm sensation, Eye irritation, Photosensitivity, Redness, Itching, Reduced hearing, Headache, Dizziness |
| Therapy | OCCULAR OR OTIC ANTIBIOTIC AND STEROID |
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Uses
- Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops is used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eyes and ears, including:
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
- Bacterial keratitis
- Blepharitis
- Bacterial stye
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Otitis externa
- Serous otitis media (middle ear infection)
- Bacterial myringitis (eardrum infection)
Contraindications
- Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear drops is not given in patients of/given with caution:
- Allergy to ofloxacin or dexamethasone
- Viral infections of the ears and eyes
- Fungal infections of the ears and eyes
- Mybo-bacterial infections (tuberculous infections)
- Epithelial keratitis (fungal infection of the cornea)
- Heart patients - QT prolongation (inability of the heart muscle to relax normally between heartbeats)
- Diabetics
Side effects
- Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops may cause side effects like:
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to light
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Blurry vision
- Redness
- Swelling
- Itchiness
- Burning sensation
- Eye irritation
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy?
A:
There is not enough medical data to establish the safety of taking Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy. It is advised to consult your physician if you get pregnant or are planning a pregnancy while taking this medication.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops while breastfeeding?
A:
The safety of using Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops while breastfeeding has not been established on the record. Consult your physician if you plan to take this medication while breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops?
A:
Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops can cause symptoms and side effects like blurry vision and irritation. Therefore it is not advised to drive or operate heavy machinery while using it as eye drops.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops?
A:
Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops can cause side effects like dizziness and blurry vision. Therefore it is advised to limit your consumption of alcohol while taking it.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience any allergy after taking Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops like rashes, hives or swelling on the face.
- You want to increase/decrease the dose of the medication.
- Your side effects are too severe, disrupt your everyday life and do not get better.
- You want to stop taking Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops.
- You have missed any dose/doses of Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops.
- You experience any other medical issues after taking Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops contains two active ingredients: Ofloxacin and Dexamethasone chloride. It belongs to a group of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics and work against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including anaerobes. They act by reducing the enzyme bacterial DNA gyrase needed for DNA replication and repair for the multiplication of bacterial cells. Thus ofloxacin reduces bacterial infection by stopping bacterial multiplication.
Dexamethasone chloride is a glucocorticoid (steroid) essential for reducing the effect of chemicals that cause the body reaction of redness, pain, swelling, and itchiness, which happens in the presence of bacterial infections.
Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops works against the bacterial infections of the ears and eyes by reducing the bacterial count and the symptoms caused by the bacterial infection like redness, pain, and swelling....
Directions for Use
- Clean your hands thoroughly before using Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops. Care should be taken to avoid touching the nozzle. Keep it away from the infected ear/eye.
- Put the drops in the ear of one side by tilting your head sideways. Wait for 5 to 10 minutes before medicating the next ear. Do a slight rotation below the earlobe to let the medication flow freely into the ear canal....
- Put the drops in the eyes near the lower eyelid, and pressurise the corner of your eyelid to prevent it from flowing into the nose and throat. Wait for 3 to 4 minutes before medicating the other eye. Blink your eyes 3 to 4 times to let the medication spread in the eye. ...
- Use of lenses should be minimal until the infection is resolved.
- Wipe away any excess medication and replace the cap on the bottle without rinsing or cleaning the dropper.
- Wash your hands after using the Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops. Use Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops externally.
- Check for the expiry date on the bottle before taking the Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops.
- Do not share Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops with anyone you know who has infection problems in the eyes or ears.
- Do not use it once the solution changes colour to brown or cloudy white.
- Do not change the Zynoff Dx bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear drops dose without consulting your physician.
- Talk to your physician if you do not feel better even after using it for seven days
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Warfarin (anticoagulant) efficacy is increased by ofloxacin (an ingredient of Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear drops).
- Cyclosporine (immunosuppressant) increases the Ofloxacin levels in the blood.
Interactions with food items
- Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops does not react adversely with any food. A regular diet can be followed unless advised otherwise by your physician.
- Most antibiotics work better with healthy lifestyle changes like balanced eating, less oily food and increased liquid intake to prevent dehydration.
- Caffeine intake should be reduced to maintain the efficacy of the drops.
- Alcohol intake should be kept to a minimum while taking Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops as it may increase the severity of side effects like blurry vision and headaches.
Storage and disposal
Store Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops at room temperature (less than 30 C and away from direct sunlight). Keep it away from children and pets at home and should be stored to avoid potential misuse.
Dispose of any unused Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops along with other medical waste. Do not drain any unused Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops in sinks or washrooms. Do not throw away Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops in other household waste....
Dosage
Overdose
Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops is only for external topical use. Ingestion of Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops is prohibited and rarely has been reported.
Overdose of Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops can be accidental due to taking extra medication to make up for missed doses/ taking extra doses when the prescribed dose is not working for you/ intentional.
Overdose of Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops can show symptoms like dilated pupils, warm tingling feeling in eyes/ ears, fever, agitation, glaucoma, cataract, partial blindness/deafness or fungal infections.
It is advised to report overdose cases with Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops to your emergency healthcare provider....
Missed a Dose
Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops has to be taken as many times as prescribed. If you miss a dose of Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops, you can take the missed dose as soon as you realise that you have missed the dose.
If the next scheduled dose is only a few hours away, it is advised not to take the missed dose and directly take the next scheduled dose and then continue as usual.
Do not double your dose without consulting your physician. Inform your physician about any missed dose/doses....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Divya Rohra
MBBS
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops if I am diabetic?
A: Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops contains glucocorticoids and ofloxacillin, which can cause an increase or decrease of your blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is advised to take it with caution and regularly monitor your blood sugar levels. Consult your physician if you have diabetes and have to use this medication.
Q: Can I give Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops to my child for ear pain?
A: It is not advisable to start any medication without consulting your doctor. Ear pain can be due to a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. Self-medication with antibiotics for other kinds of infections can develop resistance to antibiotics.
Q: Can I stop taking Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops if my eyes feel much better?
A: No, it is advised to continue Zynoff Dx Bottle of 5ml Eye/Ear Drops for the entire prescription duration or as advised by your doctor. Stopping it in the middle of treatment can cause the bacterial infection to come back. You can talk to your doctor if you are not feeling better even after taking this medication for seven days
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Product Details
Brand
ZYNOFF
Country of Origin
India
Expiry Date
20/12/2025
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