Manufacturer: Alcon
Pharmaceutical name: Tobramycin Ophthalmic
Pack: 1 bottle (5 ml (0.3%))
Tobrex Eye Drops are utilized to address eye infections. This medication is part of the aminoglycoside antibiotic category. Its mechanism involves inhibiting bacterial growth. Tobrex Eye Drops specifically targets bacterial eye infections and is ineffective against other forms of eye infections. Unnecessary or excessive use of any antibiotic can lead to reduced effectiveness.
To administer eye drops, start by washing your hands. To prevent contamination, avoid touching the tip of the dropper or letting it come into contact with your eye or any surface. Refrain from wearing contact lenses while using this medication. Ensure that contact lenses are sterilized according to the manufacturer’s instructions and consult your doctor before using them. Lean your head back, gaze upward, and gently pull down the lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper directly above your eye and dispense one drop into the pouch. Look downward and softly close your eyes for about 1 to 2 minutes. Place a finger at the inner corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure to prevent the medication from draining out. Try to avoid blinking and refrain from rubbing your eye. If directed, repeat these steps for the other eye, especially if your dosage calls for more than one drop. Do not rinse the dropper and always replace the cap after each use.
If you are using any other type of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 5 to 10 minutes before applying them. Apply eye drops prior to eye ointments to ensure the drops penetrate the eye effectively. For optimal benefits, use Tobrex Eye Drops consistently at the same times each day. It is important to complete the entire prescribed treatment, even if symptoms improve after a few days. Discontinuing Tobrex Eye Drops prematurely may allow bacteria to thrive, potentially leading to a recurrence of the infection. Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens.
Common side effects may include tearing, eye redness, eye discomfort, or itching/swelling of the eyelids. If any of these effects persist or become more severe, reach out to your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Keep in mind that your doctor prescribed Tobrex Eye Drops because they believed the benefits outweighed the risks of side effects. Many individuals using Tobrex Eye Drops experience no serious side effects. Prolonged or repeated use of Tobrex Eye Drops may lead to a new fungal eye infection, so do not exceed the prescribed duration.