Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm belongs to the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball, the conjunctiva. This infection is highly contagious. Signs and symptoms include pink/red-toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in eyes, teary eyes, and thick discharge around the eyes. 

Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.

Use Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm as prescribed by your doctor. Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Most of these side effects of Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Before starting Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any antibiotic or have kidney/liver problems. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm. Consult your doctor before taking Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, please consult a doctor before giving Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm to children. Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm has a very low level of bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics.

Do not take Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are using Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm. Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm. Zymer Eye Ointment 5gm may cause temporary blurred vision, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.