Zonat Eye Drop : Uses, Price, Side Effects, ...

Description

Zonat 5% Eye Drop is an anti-fungal agent that is also known to protect against yeast and moulds. It is used to treat various kinds of fungal infections. Some of the fungi that the drug fights against are Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Peniciliium and a few others. In most cases of skin infections, Zonat 5% Eye Drop is topically applied as a cream or gel. There are other forms of administering the drug. Some of them are in the form of eye drops or in the form of lozenges. The latter is used for oral intake and to treat mouth infections such as oral thrush or other yeast infections. However there is low absorption of the drug, in the gastrointestinal system when it is taken orally, therefore it cannot be taken this way to treat systemic infections. The drug attacks the fungal cell walls, damages them and eventually kills them. This inhibits the spread of disease. This medicine is not recommended for use by children.

Zonat S Drops Uses

Zonat 5% Eye Drop use  for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Conjunctivitis
• Blepharitis
• Keratitis
• Trichomonal vaginitis
• Vaginal moniliasis
• Zonat S Drops may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Indications

Natamycin ophthalmic suspension 5% is indicated for the treatment of fungal blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis caused by susceptible organisms including Fusarium solani keratitis. As in other forms of suppurative keratitis, initial and sustained therapy of fungal keratitis should be determined by the clinical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis by smear and culture of corneal scrapings and drug response.

Dosage

Zonat 5% Eye Drop dosage preferred initial dosage in fungal keratitis is one drop of natamycin ophthalmic suspension, 5% instilled in the conjunctival sac at hourly or two-hourly intervals. The frequency of application can usually be reduced to one drop 6 to 8 times daily after the first 3 to 4 days. Therapy should generally be continued for 14 to 21 days or until there is resolution of active fungal keratitis. In many cases, it may be helpful to reduce the dosage gradually at 4 to 7-day intervals to assure that the replicating organism has been eliminated. Less frequent initial dosage (4 to 6 daily applications) may be sufficient in fungal blepharitis and conjunctivitis.

Contraindications

Natamycin ophthalmic suspension, Zonat 5% Eye Drops is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Warnings & Precautions

There is the potential for cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid derivatives and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Therefore, caution should be used when treating individuals who have previously exhibited sensitivities to these drugs.

Side Effects of Zonat Eye Drop

• Corneal opacity
• Shortness of breath
• Eye discomfort
• Eye irritation
• Eye pain
• Foreign body sensation
• Eye swelling
• Teary eyes.

Storage of Zonat Eye Drop

Zonat 5% Eye Drop store  in a cool dry place. Protect from light.