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Zaha Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria in adults as well as children.

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA,
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Azithromycin (1% w/v)

Marketer

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Zaha Eye Drop should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Some people may also complain of blurred vision, eye itching, or a feeling that something is there in the eyes. However, these usually resolve and are not bothersome. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.

Uses of Zaha Eye Drop

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Zaha Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Zaha Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Use it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Zaha Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zaha
  • Burning eyes

How to use Zaha Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Zaha Eye Drop works

Zaha Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

All substitutes for Zaha Eye Drop

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zaha Eye Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zaha Eye Drop is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
It should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zaha Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Zaha Eye Drop is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
The use of Zaha Eye Drop should be restricted to the eyes only. Always use Zaha Eye Drop as advised by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. Wash your hands before applying this medicine into the affected eye. Take care not to touch the eye or eyelids with the dropper tip of the container.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Macrolides

References

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  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 117-20.
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Twice A Day
46%
Thrice A Day
24%
Once A Day
19%
Four Times A Day
10%
Bacterial infections
75%
Conjunctivitis
25%
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
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Marketer details

Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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