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Zuflo Eye Drop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Zuflo Eye Drop have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Zuflo Eye Drop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Zuflo Eye Drop have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Zuflo Eye Drop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Zuflo Eye Drop has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zuflo Eye Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zuflo Eye Drop related warnings section.
Zuflo Eye Drop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zuflo Eye Drop in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Zuflo Eye Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Zuflo Eye Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zuflo Eye Drop is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Zuflo Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Zuflo Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Zuflo can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zuflo right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Zuflo Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Zuflo. If you see any side effects, stop taking Zuflo immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Zuflo again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zuflo Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Zuflo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zuflo Eye Drop on the Liver?
Side effects of Zuflo rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zuflo Eye Drop on the Heart?
Side effects of Zuflo rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zuflo Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zuflo Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Zuflo Eye Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zuflo Eye Drop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Zuflo Eye Drop should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zuflo Eye Drop in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zuflo Eye Drop
Zuflo Eye Drop may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zuflo Eye Drop
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zuflo Eye Drop as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Zuflo is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Zuflo can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
No, Zuflo does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Take Zuflo as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Do not take Zuflo along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
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