Zamidine 1mg/ml

Zamidine 1mg/ml in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Drop the medicine into the conjunctival sac of each eye. Put your head back for the application. After instilling the drops, slowly close the eye and press lightly with your finger on the tear duct between the nose and the inner eyelid.
Avoid touching the applicator tip with eyes/face or objects.
Close the container immediately after use.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 8 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist for longer, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosage?
No overdose symptoms are currently known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

As a general rule: Ensure a conscientious dosage, especially for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product must not be used for more than 24 hours after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation!
This information only applies after opening the multi-dose container. After opening the sachet, the multi-dose containers may be used for a maximum of 30 days.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicinal product must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicinal product should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects may occur?

Side effects have only been described for this medicine and have only occurred in exceptional cases.

If you notice a change in your state of health or a change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- If several eye drops/eye ointments are used, an interval between applications is required.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient hexamidine prevents the multiplication of various bacteria and fungi. In high concentrations, it can also kill them. It therefore has a disinfectant effect.

Application

- Bacterial conjunctivitis- Bacterial inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye- Bacterial infection of the eyelid margin- Bacterial inflammation of the lacrimal sac of the eye- Disinfection before surgical procedures on the eye (conjunctival sac)There are various pathogens that can cause a disease. Only the doctor can decide whether the medicine is effective against the infection in question- Bacterial conjunctivitis- Bacterial inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye- Bacterial infection of the edge of the eyelid- Bacterial inflammation of the lacrimal sac of the eye- Disinfection before surgical procedures on the eye (conjunctival sac)

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:1 drop per eye4-6 times dailyAdolescents from 12 years and adultsdistributed throughout the dayContact lenses should not be worn during treatment of an eye infection.