Biozine 15mg Tablet

Composition Levobunolol (15mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Tetralin Derivative
Action Class Beta blocker (Topical)
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer JK Biochem Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 90 FF, Durga Tower, RDC, Rajnagar, Ghazibad-201002

Always wash your hands before using Biozine 15mg Tablet. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. If you’re also using another eye medicine, wait for at least 10 minutes before using it. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit. Don’t touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection. You should use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and it’s best done at the same time(s) each day. If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first.

The most common side effects are irritation or pain in the eye, watery or dry eyes, inflammation of the eyelid or surface of the eye, headache and dizziness. There are other, less common, side effects affecting other parts of the body – some of which may be serious as Biozine 15mg Tablet is absorbed into the systemic circulation. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine and consult your doctor if you’re bothered by any side effects.

You should not use this medicine if you have asthma, severe COPD or a serious heart condition. Inform your doctor if you have, or have had, coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, breathing problems, an overactive thyroid gland or liver or kidney disease. It’s not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby but tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Biozine 15mg Tablet should not be used if you’re breastfeeding.

Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Biozine 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Biozine 15mg Tablet is a beta blocker. It works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

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Biozine 15mg Tablet helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.

Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Notify your doctor if you have lung or heart diseases as Biozine 15mg Tablet may worsen these conditions.

Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.

Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Q. What does Biozine 15mg Tablet do?

Biozine 15mg Tablet reduces the pressure inside the eyes, known as intraocular pressure. This helps to reduce the risk of damage to the optical nerve responsible for normal vision. If the pressure in the eye is not controlled, it can gradually lead to blindness. Biozine 15mg Tablet effectively controls ocular hypertension and certain types of glaucoma by decreasing the pressure in the eyes.

Q. How should you use Biozine 15mg Tablet?

Biozine 15mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Biozine 15mg Tablet eye drops are usually instilled once or twice a day at evenly spaced intervals, until the pressure in the eye is controlled (about 4 weeks). After that, it can be instilled once a day or as advised by the doctor. Follow the directions of your doctor carefully, and ask your doctor to explain any part you do not understand.

Q. Is Biozine 15mg Tablet effective?

Biozine 15mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Biozine 15mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. I feel better now, can I stop using Biozine 15mg Tablet?

No, you should not stop using Biozine 15mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because if you stop the medication before completing the treatment then your symptoms may return or even worsen. Use Biozine 15mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor to get maximum benefit of Biozine 15mg Tablet.

Q. In which conditions is the use of Biozine 15mg Tablet avoided?

Use of Biozine 15mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Biozine 15mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Biozine 15mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Biozine 15mg Tablet?

Keep Biozine 15mg Tablet in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stinging in the eyes

Burning sensation in eye

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biozine 15mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Biozine 15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CAUTION

Biozine 15mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving:UNSAFE

Biozine 15mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Biozine 15mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

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