Compare Augmentin vs. Zymaxid
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats bacterial infections.
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) is first-choice antibiotic for most common types of infections. However, it may not work against more serious or uncommon types of infections.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 1034 reviewsforAugmentin
Treats eye infections.
Zymaxid (gatifloxacin) effectively treats pink eye caused by bacteria, but must be applied multiple times a day.
Upsides
- Available as generic product.
- Available in tablet, capsule, and liquid forms.
- Used to treat most common types of bacterial infections.
- Side effects are generally not too bad compared to other antibiotics.
- Zymaxid (gatifloxacin) effectively treats pink eye.
- Directly applying Zymaxid (gatifloxacin) to the eye(s) helps you avoid systemic side effects such as diarrhea and sun sensitivity.
- Inexpensive generic Zymaxid (gatifloxacin) drops are available.
Downsides
- Many bacteria have developed resistance to this antibiotic.
- Can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- Birth control pills may not work as well to prevent pregnancy when taking this medication.
- Requires frequent applications, especially during the first few days of treatment.
- Directly applying Zymaxid (gatifloxacin) to the eyes can be irritating.
- Must be applied more frequently than some alternatives.
Used for
- Inner ear infection
- Sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Bite wounds
- Fever associated with low blood counts
- Strep throat
- Impetigo
- Melioidosis
- Prosthetic joint infection
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Extended release
- Liquid
- Eye drops
Price
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$61.92
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Reviews
1034 reviews so far
68%
saidit'sworth it
52%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
The Zymaxid (gatifloxacin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Serious allergic reaction
- History of penicillin allergy
- History of multiple allergies
- Liver damage
- Existing liver problems
- Taking other medicines that harm the liver
- Superinfection
- Taking Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) for a long time
- Older age
- Taking immunosuppressant medicines
- Rash
- Mononucleosis
- Allergy to ingredients
- Allergies to quinolone antibiotics such as Levaquin and Cipro.
- Risk for contamination
- Not to be used with contact lenses
- For use topically in the eyes only
- Risk of infection
- Prolonged use