Uses of Zylet

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1. What is Zylet?

What is Zylet? Zylet medicine has the main ingredients Loteprednol and Tobramycin, which is made in the form of eye drops.
Loteprednol is a steroid, used topically. It helps to prevent the release of active substances that cause inflammation in the body. Helps to reduce inflammatory reactions in the eyes such as itching, swelling, redness, watery eyes ... Tobramycin is an antibiotic drug with anti-bacterial action, which helps to treat inflammatory cases of the eyes caused by bacterial infections. .

2. Uses of Zylet

Zylet eye drops are used to treat eye inflammation caused by surgery, eye allergies, eye infections and other eye conditions.
Zylet is not indicated for use in cases such as:
Zylet should not be used if you have any other type of infection such as fungal, viral including herpes or chickenpox. Do not use if you are allergic to the ingredients of Zylet. Zylet should not be given to children under 6 years of age without the advice of a doctor.

3. How to use Zylet

Steps to perform eye drops with Zylet:
Remove contact lenses if present: Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. This medication may contain a preservative that may discolor soft contact lenses. After using you also need to wait at least 15 minutes before putting on contact lenses. Shake the eye drops well just before use. Wash your hands with soap and water before using the eye drops. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid with your hand to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip facing down. Look up and put a drop of eye drop in.. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head down, do not blink or squint. Gently press your finger against the inner corner of your eye for about 1 minute, to keep this liquid medicine from entering the tear duct. Use only the amount of eye drops your doctor has prescribed. If you use more than one drop then wait about 5 minutes between drops. Wait at least about 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed for you. While using, be careful not to touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. Your medicine dropper can become infected and infect your eye, leading to serious vision problems.

4. Side effects of Zylet

When using Zylet eye drops you may experience mild to severe side effects.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of the following signs of a severe allergic reaction to Zylet: Hives ; Shortness of breath; Swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you see the following signs: Your eyes are swollen, red, severely irritated, scaly or watery these could be signs of an infection; Blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; Seeing a cloudy or blurry appearance in your eyes or in your vision; severe eye pain, burning or stinging sensation when using the eye drops. Common side effects of Zylet may include: Mild burning or stinging when the eye drops are used; Increased sensitivity to light; weep; puffy eyelids; or headache. These are not all possible Zylet side effects. You should tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you have any other abnormalities that you think are caused by taking the medicine.

5. Things to note when using Zylet

Before taking the medicine to be on the safe side, you should tell your doctor about your history of allergies or if you have any of the following medical problems: glaucoma; cataracts (or you've just had cataract surgery); or herpes virus infection of the eye. It is not known whether administering Zylet to a pregnant woman will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or you are planning to become pregnant while using this medicine. It is not known whether the main active ingredients loteprednol and tobramycin pass into breast milk or if it passes into breast milk could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding so that you can be careful when taking this medicine to avoid affecting your nursing baby. Do not use other medicines with the same ingredients or other eye drops that are not prescribed. This medicine may cause blurred vision and may decrease reaction to surroundings. Be careful if you drive or do anything where you must be able to see clearly. Do not use Zylet eye drops if you notice that the liquid has changed color or has particles in it. Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely gone. Avoid missed doses, as skipping doses can also increase the risk of infection due to antibiotic resistance. If your eye symptoms do not improve or if other symptoms get worse while using Zylet or if you are using Zylet for a long time you should tell your doctor right away and get regular medical check-ups. more often. Interactions with other medications can also occur, so you should talk to your doctor before taking them. It is recommended to use eye drops at least 10 minutes apart to avoid direct interactions and reduce drug effects. Storage: Store the medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the medicine to freeze. Close the vial tightly when not in use. Zylet is a prescription medication used to treat and prevent infection in certain high-risk individuals. Patients should take the drug exactly as directed to avoid the risk of harm or affect the body.
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