Zymar Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Zymar may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Zymar - for the Consumer

Zymar Drops

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Zymar Drops:

Bad taste in the mouth; blurred vision; eye discharge; headache; irritation, pain, dryness, or redness of the eyes; itchy eyes; tearing; watery eyes.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); persistent eye redness; swelling of the eye or eyelid.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Zymar Side Effects - for the Professional

Zymar

Ophthalmic Use: The most frequently reported adverse events in the overall study population were conjunctival irritation, increased lacrimation, keratitis, and papillary conjunctivitis. These events occurred in approximately 5-10% of patients. Other reported reactions occurring in 1-4% of patients were chemosis, conjunctival hemorrhage, dry eye, eye discharge, eye irritation, eye pain, eyelid edema, headache, red eye, reduced visual acuity and taste disturbance.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included conjunctival irritation, increased lacrimation, keratitis, and papillary conjunctivitis in 5% to 10% of patients. Chemosis, conjunctival hemorrhage, dry eye, eye discharge, eye irritation, eye pain, eyelid edema, red eye, and decreased visual acuity have been reported in 1% to 4% of patients.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache and taste disturbance in 1% to 4% of patients.

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