Zylet

Generic name:loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic [ LOE-te-PRED-nol-and-TOE-bra-MYE-sin-off-THAL-mik ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 30, 2021.

What are Zylet eye drops?

Zylet eye drops contain a combination of loteprednol and tobramycin. Loteprednol is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Zylet eye drops are used to treat eye inflammation caused by surgery, infection, allergies, and other conditions.

Zylet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Zylet if you have any type of fungal, viral, or bacterial infection in your eye (including herpes or chickenpox).

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.

If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying Zylet. Ask your doctor if contact lenses can be reinserted after application of the medication. Zylet may contain a preservative (benzalkonium chloride), which may cause discoloration of contact lenses.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Zylet if you are allergic to loteprednol or tobramycin, or other steroids. You should not use if you have any type of fungal, viral, or bacterial infection in your eye (including herpes or chickenpox).

To make sure Zylet is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• glaucoma;

• cataracts (or if you have recently had cataract surgery); or

• herpes infection of your eye.

It is not known whether Zylet will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether loteprednol and tobramycin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give Zylet to a child younger than 6 years old without medical advice.

How should I use Zylet?

Use Zylet eye drops exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. This medicine may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses.

Shake the eye drops well just before each use.

Wash your hands before using the eye drops.

To apply the eye drops:

• Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop.

• Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, without blinking or squinting. G...