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Tobrasone Eye Drops
Manufactured byAlcon Laboratories
ContainsTobramycin (0.3 %w/v) + Fluorometholone (0.1 %w/v)
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Description
Tobrasone Eye Drops is a combination of Tobramycin and Fluorometholone. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. This medicine works by stopping the growth of bacteria and decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause pain, swelling, and redness in the eyes.
Tobrasone Eye Drops may cause side effects such as mild eye irritation, itchiness, and burning sensation. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor they remain for a long time or become severe. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines immediately after using this medicine, as it may cause temporary blurring of vision.
Tobrasone Eye Drops is meant for use in the eyes only. Instill this medicine in your eye(s) as instructed by your doctor. Use this medicine for the recommended duration for better results. Consult your doctor if you use contact lenses.
Tobrasone Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye drops or have any other eye problems. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Tobrasone Eye Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tobrasone Eye Drops
Blurred vision
Burning or itching of eyes
Redness of the eye
Eye discharge
Eye discomfort
Uses of Tobrasone Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions
Tobrasone Eye Drops is used to treat various eye conditions with existing bacterial infections that are responsive to steroids (a class of medicine that decrease pain and swelling). It is also used in the treatment of eye conditions with an increased risk of developing bacterial eye infections.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Tobrasone Eye Drops to show its effect is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Tobrasone Eye Drops remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Tobrasone Eye Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
There is no clinically established data available on the use of Tobrasone Eye Drops during pregnancy. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Due to the lack of safety information regarding the use of Tobrasone Eye Drops while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid using Tobrasone Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.
Active viral diseases
Tobrasone Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have active viral infections in your eyes, as it is not effective in treating such conditions.
Mycobacterial or fungal infection
Tobrasone Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have mycobacterial (a type of bacteria) or fungal infections of the eyes and surrounding structures, as it is not effective in treating such conditions.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
There is no clinically established data available on the use of Tobrasone Eye Drops during pregnancy. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Due to the lack of safety information regarding the use of Tobrasone Eye Drops while breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Use in children
Tobrasone Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children below two years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Increased intraocular pressure (IOP)
Tobrasone Eye Drops may cause increased intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside your eyes) in some people. This may damage the optic nerve, thus impairing vision. Your doctor will monitor your intraocular pressure regularly and/or adjust your dose if required.
Contact lens
Remove contact lenses prior to the administration of Tobrasone Eye Drops. The lenses may be reinserted 10 to 15 minutes post-administration.
Driving or operating machines
Tobrasone Eye Drops may cause short-term blurring of vision or eye discomfort. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.
Drug resistance
Use of Tobrasone Eye Drops without sufficient proof of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the desired benefits. Furthermore, it may increase the risk of antibiotic resistance, where microorganisms develop the ability to defeat the antibiotics intended to kill them.
Contamination
To prevent contamination, avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eye or other surfaces. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Missed Dose
Instill the missed dose of Tobrasone Eye Drops as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
As Tobrasone Eye Drops is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not instill more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Bromfenac
Disease interactions
Ocular Toxicities
Tobrasone Eye Drops should be used with extreme caution if you have a history of cataracts (cloudy area in the lens of the eye that affects vision) or glaucoma (increased fluid pressure inside your eyeballs that may lead to loss of vision), as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Instill Tobrasone Eye Drops in the affected eye(s) as instructed by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after use.
Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eye or other surfaces. Close the cover of the bottle after administration to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
Do not use Tobrasone Eye Drops for more than 30 days after breaking the seal.
Avoid using Tobrasone Eye Drops if the solution is cloudy or the colour has changed.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Tobrasone Eye Drops consists of Tobramycin and Fluorometholone.
Tobramycin is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Fluorometholone reduces the formation of certain substances that cause pain, swelling, and redness in the eyes.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Aminoglycosides, Opthalmic steroids
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 15 Feb 2022
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