Zo Eye/Ear Drops, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Zo Eye/Ear Drops have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Zo Eye/Ear Drops depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zo Eye/Ear Drops can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zo Eye/Ear Drops go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Zo Eye/Ear Drops's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Zo Eye/Ear Drops has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zo Eye/Ear Drops related warnings section.
Zo Eye/Ear Drops can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zo Eye/Ear Drops in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Zo Eye/Ear Drops have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zo Eye/Ear Drops may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zo Eye/Ear Drops, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zo Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Zo Eye/Ear Drops safe for pregnant women?
Zo Eye/Ear Drops can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zo Eye/Ear Drops right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Zo Eye/Ear Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Zo Eye/Ear Drops. If you see any side effects, stop taking Zo Eye/Ear Drops immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Zo Eye/Ear Drops again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zo Eye/Ear Drops on the Kidneys?
Zo Eye/Ear Drops rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zo Eye/Ear Drops on the Liver?
Side effects of Zo Eye/Ear Drops rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zo Eye/Ear Drops on the Heart?
Zo Eye/Ear Drops is rarely harmful for the heart.
Zo Eye/Ear Drops should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zo Eye/Ear Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zo Eye/Ear Drops habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zo Eye/Ear Drops has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zo Eye/Ear Drops, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Zo Eye/Ear Drops can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zo Eye/Ear Drops is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zo Eye/Ear Drops for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zo Eye/Ear Drops
When consumed with certain foods, Zo Eye/Ear Drops may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zo Eye/Ear Drops
Consuming Zo Eye/Ear Drops with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
It is recommended to avoid taking Zo Eye/Ear Drops with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Take Zo Eye/Ear Drops as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Discontinuing Zo Eye/Ear Drops on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes Zo Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Zo Eye/Ear Drops is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
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