Tobracin 5 Gm Eye Ointment

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. • (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. • (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 (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 (tobramycin ophthalmic ointment) 0.3% contains: Active: • tobramycin 0.3% (3 mg). Preservative: • chlorobutanol 0.5%. Inactives: mineral oil, white petrolatum