Tobrasone Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Tobrasone Eye Drop is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Tobrasone Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Tobrasone Eye Drop1 and Tobrasone Eye Drop2 which treat skin infections.
Tobrasone Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Tobrasone Eye Drop1 and Tobrasone Eye Drop2 which treat skin infections.
Uses of Tobrasone Eye Drop
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Tobrasone Eye Drop
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Tobrasone Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Tobrasone Eye Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Tobrasone Eye Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tobrasone
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Blurred vision
How to use Tobrasone Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Tobrasone Eye Drop works
Tobrasone Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Tobramycin and Fluorometholone. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Fluorometholone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tobrasone Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tobrasone Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tobrasone Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Tobrasone Eye Drop?
If you miss a dose of Tobrasone Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Tobrasone Eye Drop
Four Times A *
37%
Thrice A Day
29%
Once A Day
21%
Twice A Day
11%
Alternate Day
2%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Tobrasone Eye Drop for?
Eye disorders
60%
Bacterial inf*
30%
Allergic diso*
10%
*Bacterial infections, Allergic disorders
How much was the improvement?
Poor
40%
Excellent
33%
Average
27%
What were the side-effects while using Tobrasone Eye Drop?
Blurred visio*
50%
No Side Effec*
50%
*Blurred vision, No Side Effect
How do you take Tobrasone Eye Drop?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Tobrasone Eye Drop on price
Average
100%
FAQs
How to use Tobrasone Eye Drop?
Wash your hands before using Tobrasone Eye Drop to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of a dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the Tobrasone Eye Drop. For using Tobrasone Eye Drop tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and place a drop of this medicine in the pouch.
Can I stop using Tobrasone Eye Drop when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Tobrasone Eye Drop and finish the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Take your medicine for the duration as advised by your doctor.
Can the use of Tobrasone Eye Drop cause blurry vision?
Tobrasone Eye Drop can make your eyes blurred for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Tobrasone Eye Drop.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tobrasone Eye Drop?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- MedIndia. Fluorometholone + Tobramycin. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Tobramycin. Camberley: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 2001 [revised 26 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019 (online) Available from:
- Fluorometholone. Marlow: Allergan Limited; 2003 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Alcon Laboratories
Address: 54/1, Boodhihal, Nelamangala, Bangalore, -562123, Karnataka, India
Country of origin: India
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