Generic name:tobramycin ophthalmic [ TOE-bra-MYE-sin-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Tobrasol, Tobrex
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
What is Tobrex?
Tobramycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Tobrex (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Tobrex will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye. Tobrex is for use in treating only bacterial infections.
Tobrex 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 Tobrex if you are allergic to tobramycin, or if you have:
a viral or fungal infection in your eye.
To make sure Tobrex 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.
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