Zonticin Eye 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.
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Is the use of Zonticin Eye Drops safe for pregnant women?
Zonticin Eye Drops shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Zonticin Eye Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Zonticin Eye Drops.
What is the effect of Zonticin Eye Drops on the Kidneys?
Zonticin Eye Drops may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zonticin Eye Drops on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Zonticin Eye Drops on the liver.
What is the effect of Zonticin Eye Drops on the Heart?
Zonticin Eye Drops is not harmful for the heart.
Zonticin Eye Drops should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zonticin Eye Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zonticin Eye Drops habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zonticin Eye Drops has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zonticin Eye Drops you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zonticin Eye Drops only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zonticin Eye Drops in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zonticin Eye Drops
Taking Zonticin Eye Drops with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zonticin Eye Drops
Information about the interaction of Zonticin Eye Drops and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes Zonticin Eye Drops is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for 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.
Yes, Zonticin Eye Drops covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
No, Zonticin Eye Drops does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.
No, Zonticin Eye Drops is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748