Zita Ophthalmic Solution 1% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Trade Name	Zita Ophthalmic Solution 1%
Generic	Azithromycin Dihydrate (Ophthalmic)
Weight	1%
Type	Ophthalmic Solution
Therapeutic Class	Macrolides
Manufacturer	Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

Azithromycin Eye Drops is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by CDC coryneform group G, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mitis group, and Streptococcus pneumonia.

Dosage

Zita Ophthalmic Solution 1% dosage

Children of one year of age and adults: Instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily for the first 2 days then once daily for the next 5 days.Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Azithromycin Eye Drops in pediatric patients below 1 year of age have not been established.Children less than one year of age: Not recommended.

Side Effects

Eye irritation, contact dermatitis, corneal erosion, dry eye, punctate keratitis etc.

Precaution

Azithromycin Eye Drops is indicated for topical ophthalmic use only and should not be administered systemically, injected subconjunctivally, or introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.

Interaction

Drug interaction studies have not been conducted with Azithromycin Eye Drops.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category B. In the animal studies, no evidence of harm to the fetus due to Azithromycin was found. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, Azithromycin should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known whether Azithromycin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Azithromycin is administered to a nursing woman.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation.

Storage Condition

Store unopened bottle under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C. Once the bottle is opened, store it at 25°C for up to 14 days. Discard after the 14 days of opening.