TOBRAMYCIN

Broad spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic

Dosage Forms

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Eye drops

0.3 %

Uses

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  • Superficial bacterial eye infections

Dose and Duration

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Superficial bacterial eye infections

Adult and child over 1 year: instill 1 drop every 12 hours for 6–8 days; in severe infection, apply 1 drop every 6 hours on the first day, then every 12 hours for 5–7 days.

Contra-indications

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  • Hypersensitivity to tobramycin

Side Effects

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  • Ocular discomfort
  • Ocular hyperaemia
  • Eye allergy
  • Eyelid pruritus

Patient Instructions

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  • Discard remaining solution 1 month from first opening.
  • Do not wear your contact lenses.

Pregnancy

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  • Can be used.

Breast-feeding

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  • Can be used.

⚠️ Caution

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  • Risk of cross-hypersensitivity to other aminoglycosides.
  • Prolonged overuse may result into over-growth of non-susceptible organisms including fungi.
  • May mask clinical signs of bacterial, fungal, or viral infections and may suppress hypersensitivity reactions.