Toba Eye Drops
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Uses of Toba Eye Drops:
Bacterial eye infections
Composition of Toba Eye Drops:
Tobramycin 0.3% w/v
MRP:
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125
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Description
Bacterial eye infections
Uses
Tobramycin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Side effects
- Kidney damage
- Neurotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
How to use
Tobramycin is meant for external use only. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How it works
Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better and the bacterial growth is stopped by blocking the supply of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to harm the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Tobramycin a sulfa drug or penicillin antibiotic?
No. Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat Pseudomonas infections and other serious infections in patients (6 years and older) with cystic fibrosis
Q. Does Tobramycin treat styes, Pseudomonas, pink eye, staphylococcus and methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Tobramycin/dexamethasone combination can be used to cure pink eye and styes, which are superficial eye and eyelid infections. Tobramycin treats Pseudomonas infections however it is not drug of choice in the treatment of staphylococcus or MRSA
Q. Is Tobramycin safe for infants?
No. Due to high propensity for kidney and internal ear damage, Tobramycin shouldn't be given to infants
Q. Is Tobramycin over the counter?
No. Tobramycin belongs to schedule H and can be obtained only on production of valid prescription
Q. Is Tobramycin the same as ofloxacin?
No. Tobramycin and Ofloxacin belong to different class of antibiotics, and are used to treat different sets of infections.
No. Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat Pseudomonas infections and other serious infections in patients (6 years and older) with cystic fibrosis
Q. Does Tobramycin treat styes, Pseudomonas, pink eye, staphylococcus and methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Tobramycin/dexamethasone combination can be used to cure pink eye and styes, which are superficial eye and eyelid infections. Tobramycin treats Pseudomonas infections however it is not drug of choice in the treatment of staphylococcus or MRSA
Q. Is Tobramycin safe for infants?
No. Due to high propensity for kidney and internal ear damage, Tobramycin shouldn't be given to infants
Q. Is Tobramycin over the counter?
No. Tobramycin belongs to schedule H and can be obtained only on production of valid prescription
Q. Is Tobramycin the same as ofloxacin?
No. Tobramycin and Ofloxacin belong to different class of antibiotics, and are used to treat different sets of infections.
Expert Advice
- Do not use Tobramycin if you are allergic to it or any other component in the formulation.Driving and using machinery should be avoided in cases where Tobramycin usage causes dizziness or eye drops cause blurring of vision.Do not mix or dilute your Tobramycin with any other medicine in your nebulizer.If you are taking several different treatments for cystic fibrosis, you should take them in the following order: bronchodilator (e.g. salbutamol), then chest physiotherapy, followed by inhaled medicines, and then Tobramycin.Do not use contact lenses when on treatment with Tobramycin eye drops.If you are using more than one eye drop, keep a gap of at least 5-10 minutes between two different eye drops.Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: neuromuscular disorders such as parkinsonism, myasthenia gravis (characterized by movement disorders and/or muscle weakness); coughing up blood in your sputum; kidney problem.Inform your doctor if you have ever experienced in the past: ringing in ears, any other problems with hearing, dizziness while taking Tobramycin.
Product Details
SKU: PC-7491
Product Description: Toba Eye Drops is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Packing: Piece
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Toba Eye Drops is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Packing: Piece
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
