Tobrasol
Generic name:tobramycin ophthalmic [ TOE-bra-MYE-sin-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Tobrasol, Tobrex
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
What is Tobrasol?
Tobramycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Tobrasol (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Tobrasol will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye. Tobrasol is for use in treating only bacterial infections.
Tobrasol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Tobrasol if you are allergic to tobramycin, or if you have:
a viral or fungal infection in your eye.
To make sure Tobrasol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an allergy to similar antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, streptomycin, vancomycin.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Tobramycin ophthalmic can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Tobrasol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 months old.
How should I use Tobrasol?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Tobrasol is usually given as 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye every 4 hours. For a severe infection, you may need to use 2 drops every hour for a short time before reducing the dose and number of drops per day. Your doctor will tell you how long to keep using the medicine. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Tobrasol may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
To apply the eye drops:
Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your ...
