Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Zinkar Eye Drop during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Common Side Effect | Eye irritation, Stinging sensation, Burning sensation in eye. |
| How to Use | 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. |
| Driving | It is not known whether Zinkar Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. |
| Kidney | 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. |
| Mechanism of action | Zinkar Eye Drop is a combination of five medicines: Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide, Boric Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Phenylephrine and Naphazoline.tSulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It stops bacteria from producing folic acid, a vitamin required for bacterial multiplication. Boric Acid and Zinc Sulfate are antiseptics which treat bacterial infection in the eye and relieve irritation. Phenylephrine and Naphazoline are decongestants which narrow the blood vessels in the eye, thereby reducing inflammation (redness and swelling). |
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