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Zymox 400mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 06 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)
Zymox 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
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Product introduction

Zymox 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.


You may have experience headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and increase in transaminases as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own. However, consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.


You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Uses of Zymox Tablet

Benefits of Zymox Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Zymox 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. It usually makes you feel better quite quickly. You must continue the treatment as prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Zymox Tablet

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 Zymox
  • Increased transaminase level in blood

How to use Zymox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zymox 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zymox Tablet works

Zymox 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Zymox 400mg Tablet for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
  • Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • It may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
  • Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Zymox 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zymox 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zymox 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Zymox 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zymox 400mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden, transient loss of vision, or you may faint for a short period. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zymox 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zymox 400mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Zymox 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zymox 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
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Marketer details

Name: Zodley Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: SCO-96, Basement, Sector-5, Panchkula (Haryana) India

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Country of origin: India
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