Zinkar Eye Drop
Indiana Opthalmics

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Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Zinkar Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Zinkar Eye Drop during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Zinkar Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Zinkar Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zinkar Eye Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Zinkar Eye Drop is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zinkar Eye Drop may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.


Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide   10% w/v

Uses of Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide
Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How to use Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Zinkar Eye Drop works
Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Skin rash, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide

Do not use if the sulphacetamide solution changes color.
Seek immediate medical attention is you experience signs of a secondary infection, as long-term or repeated use of sulfacetamide drops may trigger the same. 
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any allergic symptoms such as rash, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin.
Avoid direct contact with the applicator tip to prevent any contamination. Keep the container tightly closed.
Do not drive or use any machinery after taking sulphacetamide as it may blurred the vision. 
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. 
Do not take if patient is allergic to sulphacetamide or any of its ingredients. 
Do not given Infants less than 2 months. 


 

Boric Acid   1.5% w/v

Uses of Boric Acid
Boric Acid is used to prevent infections.

How to use Boric Acid
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Zinkar Eye Drop works
Boric acid belongs to class of drugs called antiseptics. It can weakly inhibit bacterial and fungal growth. It irrigates the eyes, cleanses, refreshes and soothes the irritated eyes; and help in removal of loose foreign material, air pollutants or chlorinated water..

Side Effects:

Common Increased liver enzymes, Abdominal pain, Allergic reaction, Burning sensation, Irritation, Cns stimulation, Central nervous system depression, Diarrhoea, Rash, Vomiting.

Expert advice for Boric Acid
Avoid using boric acid for jock itch/groin itch for more than 2 week and athlete's foot or ringworm for more than 4 week.Do not use boric acid along with other eye medication containing polyvinyl alcohol.Avoid using this medication if you have any open wound or other skin injury around your eyes.Boric acid is a weak antibiotic and should not be used to treat any type of infection without the advice of a doctor. There are many other, more effective antibiotics available.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Zinc Sulfate   0.1% w/v

Uses of Zinc Sulfate
Zinc Sulfate is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How to use Zinc Sulfate
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Zinkar Eye Drop works
Zinc Sulfate provides essential nutrients.

Phenylephrine   0.1% w/v

Uses of Phenylephrine
Phenylephrine is used in nasal congestion and pupil dilation.It is also used to treat low blood pressure that can occur during different types of anesthesia.

How to use Phenylephrine
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Zinkar Eye Drop works
Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant. It narrows the small blood vessels, which provide temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Palpitations, Increased blood pressure, Increased heart rate, Heart beat irregular.

Expert advice for Phenylephrine

Oral phenylephrine should be taken with food
Phenylephrine can make you restless, so don't take it too close to bedtime
Do not use this medicine without doctor's advice if you are pregnant or breast feeding
Smoking may worsen the effect; therefore use of tobacco should be avoided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Phenylephrine an antibiotic/a stimulant/an NSAID/ does Phenylephrine work/ does Phenylephrine makes your nose run/ does Phenylephrine has aspirin in it?
Phenylephrine is not an antibiotic, stimulant, NSAID, but a decongestant and is used to relieve blocked nose. Phenylephrine works for most of the patients if taken as recommended. It does not have aspirin in it

Q. Can i take phenylephrine with ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine/citalopram/Nyquil/ acetaminophen/ dextromethorphan/ Zyrtec/ Flonase/ Advil?
Drug interaction with any of the above mentioned drugs is not documented, but it can occur. Always follow your doctor’s advice before taking any medicine with phenylephrine

Q. Can i take Phenylephrine with high blood pressure?
Do not take Phenylephrine with high blood pressure

Q. Is Phenylephrine the same as Sudafed?
No, Phenylephrine is not same as Sudafed which contains pseudoephedrine.

Naphazoline   0.05% w/v

Uses of Naphazoline
Naphazoline is used in eye IrritationIt soothes eyes which have been irritated by dusty atmospheres, wind, swimming, smoke, air pollutants, or close work such as reading and computer use.

How to use Naphazoline
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Zinkar Eye Drop works
Naphazoline narrows the blood vessels in the eye, thereby reducing redness and swelling.

Side Effects:

Common Dilatation of pupil.

Expert advice for Naphazoline
• Seek medical advice if the symptoms persist or worsen after 3 days of treatment.
• Avoid prolonged use of medication as it may affect normal mucosal layer of nose and can cause loss of sensation of smell. 
• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain, fast/ irregular heart beat; severe headache, sweating, blurred vision, ringing in ears, anxiety, confusion, or breathlessness.
• Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Should not be given to patients allergic to naphazoline nasal or any of its ingredients.
• Should not be given to children < 12 years
• Should not be given to patients with heart disease, diabetes, depression, disorders related to thyroid glands.
• Should not be given to patients with high blood pressure and taking medication for the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Naphazoline safe?
Naphazoline is safe if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

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