Tobrex eye drops 10 ml TOBRACIN

Solution drops for the eye Tobramycin 0.3% What is the use of Tobramycin: Tobramycin is a medicine belonging to a class of medicines called "aminoglycoside antibiotics." It is used to treat patients suffering from external bacterial infection of the eye. Do not use Tobramycin: if you are allergic to Tobramycin or any of the ingredients in this medicine. Tell your doctor about the allergies and the signs you have. Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience an allergic reaction such as shortness of breath, rash, swelling in the face or neck. Your doctor should start appropriate treatment if this occurs. Talk to your doctor before starting Tobramycin if you wear soft contact lenses. This medicine is for topical use only in the eye and should not be used for injection into the eye. You may be sensitive to this medicine. If this happens, stop using it. Prolonged use of this medicine may lead to overgrowth of insensitive organisms, including fungi. In case of additional infection, your doctor should start appropriate treatment. Cross-allergy to other aminoglycoside antibiotics may occur (you may have hypersensitivity reactions to other aminoglycoside antibiotics if you have had similar reactions to aminoglycoside antibiotics). Do not wear contact lenses if you have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis (such as discharge from the eye, redness, swelling, or itching). The safety and efficacy of this medicine in children under two months old have not been established. Talk to your doctor if your eye condition worsens or if you experience new symptoms. Possible side effects: Possible side effects include allergic symptoms, hypersensitivity, and local toxicity to the eye (such as eye discomfort, eyelid itching, swelling, and redness). Other medications and Tobramycin: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, and eye drops. If you are using more than one eye drop solution, ensure each is used at least five minutes apart to avoid mixing eye drops. How to use Tobramycin: Mild to moderate infections The recommended usual dose is one to two drops in the affected eye every four hours. Severe infections The recommended usual dose is two drops in the affected eye(s) every hour until the infection improves, after which your doctor may reduce the dose before stopping the medication completely. Usage instructions: Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribed. Ask your doctor if you are unsure. Wash your hands. When opening the bottle for the first time, tear the plastic safety strip. Remove the bottle cap. Tilt your head slightly back and pull down your lower eyelid to form a pocket. Keep the bottle above your eye with the tip facing downward. Look upward and away from the bottle, then press the container to release a drop. Keep the lower eyelid and close your eyes for two minutes or as long as possible, especially in infants and children (for example, 3-5 minutes). If you miss a drop, repeat the steps. Wipe any excess drops from your cheek. Repeat the same steps after opening the bottle for the other eye if necessary. Apply eye drops at least 5 minutes apart. Use the medicine at the same time each day. Do not stop using your medicines without consulting your doctor. Do not use eye drops if the seal on the neck of the bottle is broken when first used. Avoid contact of the eye drop tip with the eye or other surfaces to prevent bacterial contamination that could lead to eye infection and serious eye damage. Contact your doctor if you suspect your eye drop is contaminated. How to store Tobramycin: Discard the medicine after 28 days of opening, even if not empty. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Store the medicine at 2 - 25 degrees Celsius. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date printed on the package. Keep the medicine away from light. Do not dispose of the medicine in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to properly dispose of medicines you no longer use. Product details: Brand: Tobrasin Quantity: One tablet Product model: Drops