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Zymaxid Dosage

Generic name: gatifloxacin 5mg in 1mL
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution

Medically reviewed on September 26, 2018.

Day 1: Instill one drop every two hours in the affected eye(s) while awake, up to 8 times.
Day 2 through Day 7: Instill one drop two to four times daily in the affected eye(s) while awake.

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Availability Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation Risk data available

CSA Schedule* Not a controlled drug

Approval History Drug history at FDA

Manufacturer

Allergan plc

Drug Class

Ophthalmic anti-infectives

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