Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Information about Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Uses
Tobramycin+Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose works
Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a combination of two medicines: Tobramycin and Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a lubricating formulation which moistens the eyes/ears.
Common side effects of Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Application site irritation, Burning sensation
Expert advice for Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
- Your doctor has prescribed Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye/ear, to avoid contamination.
- Talk to your doctor if your symptoms haven't started to improve within two days of starting treatment, if they get worse during treatment or if you get another eye /ear infection.
- If using Tobramycin + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose for the eye:
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Do not wear contact lenses while using this medication.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.