Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm

Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm is an ophthalmic medication that belongs to the class of 'antibiotics' and is primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), and blepharoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and eyelids). Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause illness.

Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm is composed of three antibiotic medicines: Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B. Bacitracin works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Polymyxin B destroys bacterial membranes and causes the loss of essential metabolites in bacteria. Thus, Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm helps treat bacterial eye infections.

Common side effects of Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm include itching, redness of the eye, stinging/burning sensation, temporary blurred vision, and eye irritation. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm or any other medications. To prevent contamination, avoid contact with the eye, eyelids, fingers, and other surfaces of the dispensing container. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence, drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm is recommended for children only if advised by a doctor.

Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm is composed of three antibiotic medicines, namely Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B. Bacitracin is a bacteriostatic medicine (stops the growth or reproduction of bacteria) that works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Polymyxin B, an antibiotic, destroys the bacterial membranes by binding to the phospholipids on the cell membranes of gram-negative bacteria. This process of binding causes the loss of essential metabolites in bacteria. Together, Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm helps treat bacterial eye infections.

• Itching
• Redness of the eye
• Stinging/burning sensation
• Temporary blurred vision 
• Eye irritation 

Inform your doctor if you have had any allergic reactions to Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine to the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines since Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm may temporarily blur your vision. Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm should not be used in children unless advised by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions were found. 

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to antibiotic eye medicines before taking Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm.

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• If you wear contact lenses, Clean and replace them more often. Never share contact lenses. Always remember to wash your hands before inserting and after removing the contact lens. 
• Avoid staring at the digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

You are advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are conjunctivitis (the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane, conjunctiva), stye (bump on the eyelid), uveitis (inflammation of the uvea-middle layer of the eye), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).