Tobrex Eye Drops 0.3% w/v 5 ml
Generic Tobrex (Tobramycin) is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
| Package | Per unit | Savings | Price | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 units | $ 22.00 | $ 44.00 | ||
| 4 units | $ 18.30 | $ 14.81 savings | $ 73.19 | |
| 8 units | $ 16.45 | $ 44.44 savings | $ 131.56 | |
| 16 units | $ 15.52 | $ 103.70 savings | $ 248.30 |
Description
Tobramycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Tobramycin ophthalmic will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye. tobramycin ophthalmic is for use in treating only bacterial infections.
How To Take
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Tobramycin ophthalmic is usually given as 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye every 4 hours. For a severe infection, you may need to use 2 drops every hour for a short time before reducing the dose and number of drops per day. Your doctor will tell you how long to keep using the medicine. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Tobramycin ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses. Wash your hands before using eye medication. To apply the eye drops: • Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop. • Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, without blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. • Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between drops. • Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.
Precaution
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use. You should not use tobramycin ophthalmic if you are allergic to tobramycin, or if you have: • a viral or fungal infection in your eye. To make sure tobramycin ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: • an allergy to similar antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, streptomycin, vancomycin. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tobramycin ophthalmic can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. Tobramycin ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 months old.
