Tobrex 0.3% Eye Ointment 3.5 gm

Product Description:

• This medication is used to treat eye infections.


• Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics.


• It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.


• This medication treats only bacterial eye infections.


• It will not work for other types of eye infections.


• TOBREX® (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3% is a sterile topical ophthalmic antibiotic formulation prepared specifically for topical therapy of external ophthalmic infections.


• Tobramycin is a water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic active against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive ophthalmic pathogens.


• TOBREX® (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3 % is a topical antibiotic indicated in the treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria.


• Appropriate monitoring of bacterial response to topical antibiotic therapy should accompany the use of TOBREX (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3%.


• Clinical studies have shown tobramycin to be safe and effective for use in children.

How To Use:

In mild to moderate disease:

• Apply a half-inch ribbon into the affected eye(s) 2 or 3 times per day.

In severe infections:

• Instill a half-inch ribbon into the affected eye(s) every 3 to 4 hours until improvement, following which treatment should be reduced prior to discontinuation.

How to Apply TOBREX (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3%:

• Tilt your head back.


• Place a finger on your cheek just under your eye and gently pull down until a ''V'' pocket is formed between your eyeball and your lower lid.


• Place a small amount (about ½ inch) of TOBREX® (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3% in the ''V'' pocket.


• Do not let the tip of the tube touch your eye.


• Look downward before closing your eye.

Warnings And Precautions:

• Before using tobramycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are:


• allergic to it; or to other aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin); or if you have any other allergies.


• This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.


• Talk to your pharmacist for more details.


• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: other eye problems.


• This drug may cause temporary blurred or unstable vision after you apply it.


• Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.


• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.


• It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.


• Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Ingredients:

Each gram of TOBREX (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3% contains:

Active:

• tobramycin 0.3% (3 mg).

Preservative:

• chlorobutanol 0.5%. Inactives: mineral oil, white petrolatum.

Product Details:

• Brand: Tobrex
• Product Form: Ointment
• Quantity: 1 Pc