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Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops related warnings talks about Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops safe for pregnant women?
Zenflox can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zenflox, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zenflox. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zenflox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zenflox on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops on the Heart?
Zenflox has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops
Taking Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops
Consuming Zenflox Eye/Ear Drops with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Zenflox is a prescription drug, hence do not take Zenflox without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Do not take Zenflox 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.
Yes, Zenflox can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Zenflox should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Yes, Zenflox 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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