ZYMAR OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.3% [SIN12612P]
Active ingredients: ZYMAR OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.3%
Product Info
ZYMAR OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.3%
[SIN12612P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | GATIFLOXACIN - 3 MG/ML |
Dosage Form | SOLUTION |
Manufacturer and Country | ALLERGAN SALES LLC - UNITED STATES |
Registration Number | SIN12612P |
Licence Holder | ABBVIE PTE. LTD. |
Forensic Classification | PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | S01AX21 |
Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription | NA |
Indication
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
ZYMAR® solution is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms:
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Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacteria: | |
Cornyebacterium propinquum* | Streptococcus mitis* |
Staphylococcus aureus | Streptococcus pneumoniae |
Staphylococcus epidermidis | |
Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacteria: | |
Haemophilus influenzae | |
* Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections.
Dosing
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is:
Days 1 and 2: Instill one drop every two hours in the affected eye(s) while awake, up to 8 times daily.
Days 3 through 7: Instill one drop up to four times daily while awake.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS
ZYMAR® solution is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to gatifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication.
