Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm

Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm is used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. The detailed uses of Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm are as follows:

• Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis: Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm is used to treat inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by bacterial infection.
• Management of keratitis: Treat bacterial infections of the cornea, reducing pain, redness, and vision disruption.
• Treatment of keratoconjunctivitis: Reduces bacterial-induced inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva.
• Management of blepharitis: Treats bacterial inflammation of the eyelids, helping reduce redness, irritation, and crusting.
• Treatment of blepharoconjunctivitis: Used to relieve infections that affect both the eyelids and conjunctiva simultaneously.
• Prevents bacterial growth: Prevents growth of bacteria by providing broad-spectrum antibiotic protection against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

• Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm is composed of three antibiotic medicines, namely Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B.
• Bacitracin is a bacteriostatic medicine (stops the growth or reproduction of bacteria) that works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis.
• Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
• Polymyxin B, an antibiotic, destroys the bacterial membranes by binding to the phospholipids on the cell membranes of gram-negative bacteria.
• This process of binding causes the loss of essential metabolites in bacteria. Together, Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm helps treat bacterial eye infections.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket and squeeze the prescribed amount of medicine into the pocket. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
• Avoid touching the tip of the applicator to your eyes, fingertips, or other surfaces to prevent contamination.

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• If you wear contact lenses, Clean and replace them more often. Never share contact lenses. Always remember to wash your hands before inserting and after removing the contact lens. 
• Avoid staring at the digital screens for longer durations. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• Inform your doctor if you have had any allergic reactions to Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine to the eye.
• It is advised to check with your doctor before using Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid driving or operating machines since Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm may temporarily blur your vision.
• Z-Plus Ophthalmic Ointment 5 gm should not be used in children unless advised by a doctor.