Generic name:gatifloxacin ophthalmic [ GAT-i-FLOX-a-sin-off-THAL-mik ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 27, 2021.
What is Zymaxid?
Zymaxid is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Zymaxid eye drops are used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.
Zymaxid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not allow the Zymaxid dropper tip to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as severe swelling, burning, redness, or discomfort, eye pain or vision changes, signs of new eye infection (drainage, crusting, or oozing), or the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild.
Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Zymaxid eye drops while you still have active symptoms of the eye infection you are treating. Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Follow all directions on your Zymaxid label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Zymaxid if you allergic to gatifloxacin or similar medicines, such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, lomefloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, and others.
Before you use Zymaxid, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.
It is not known whether Zymaxid will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether gatifloxacin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Zymaxid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 1 year old.
