Zo 5 mL Eye Drop

Zo 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription ophthalmic antibiotic containing ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone. Each 5 mL bottle delivers ofloxacin eye drops for direct use in the eye, helping treat bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis and other susceptible external eye infections. It works only against bacteria, not viruses or allergies, so it should be used only when a clinician thinks an antibiotic eye drop is appropriate. Zo 5 mL Eye Drop is made by FDC, India and is supplied as a pack of 10 eye-drop bottles.

How it works: Ofloxacin blocks bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA, which stops the germs from multiplying. When used as Zo 5 mL Eye Drop, it acts right on the eye surface to help clear the infection at the source.

Zo 5 mL Eye Drop is the standard bottle size for ophthalmic use, making it suitable for short courses where direct, easy-to-administer eye treatment is needed. Because there are no other Zo strengths or forms listed here, this 5 mL eye drop should be understood as the specific presentation your doctor chooses for local eye treatment rather than a higher or lower-dose version.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Corneal and external eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Eye redness and discharge due to bacterial infection
• Doctor-directed treatment after eye exam

• Wash your hands before using Zo 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, eyelid, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after applying the drop.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Use exactly as prescribed and finish the full course even if symptoms improve.

Zo 5 mL Eye Drop provides ofloxacin in a 5 mL ophthalmic bottle, and the exact number of drops per dose depends on the prescription and the infection being treated. It is commonly used several times a day for a limited period, but the maximum daily frequency should be set by the doctor; do not self-adjust the dose or duration.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Temporary eye burning or stinging
• Eye irritation or redness
• Blurred vision right after instilling the drop
• Bitter or unusual taste in the mouth
• Mild eye discomfort or dryness
• Watery eyes

• Zo 5 mL Eye Drop is only for bacterial eye infections and will not help viral or allergic pink eye.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is safe.
• Remove soft contact lenses before using the drops and wait before putting them back in, if advised by your clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have had tendon problems or a severe reaction to any quinolone antibiotic.
• Use caution if you develop significant blurred vision right after the dose, since driving or operating machinery may be unsafe.
• Do not use the bottle if the solution changes color or becomes cloudy.
• Follow the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve, because stopping early may let bacteria return.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments used at the same time
• Systemic quinolone antibiotics, which may increase side effect risk
• Medications that can affect heart rhythm, if you have heart disease or QT risk
• Steroid eye drops, unless specifically prescribed together
• Antacids, iron, or zinc are more relevant to oral ofloxacin than to this eye-drop form, but tell your doctor about all medicines you use

Store Zo 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, away from excess heat and light, and keep the bottle out of reach of children.