Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment

What Is Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment?

Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment is a group of antibiotic medicines used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes, like conjunctivitis and blepharitis. The ointment also helps in preventing infection after an eye injury or surgery.

Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment helps by preventing the growth of bacteria and thus cures the underlying infection. As it is a matter of sense organ, always consult with the doctor before applying the ointment. After applying Tobracid 0.3 %, Eye Ointment wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other medicine.

Always apply the medicine at a regular interval of time. Try not to skip any dose of Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment. Do not alter the dose of the medicine without consulting with the doctor. You may feel your symptoms getting resolved before time, but do not leave the treatment course in between. Let the doctor decide about it.

Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective enough to kill many types of bacteria. But the ointment doesn’t need to work for all bacterial infections. Please do not use the ointment without consulting the doctor as its unnecessary use can decrease its effectiveness.

Some of the most common side effects, such as temporary eye irritation, burning sensation, itching, and redness after applying may occur while applying the ointment. Inform your doctor if the side effects persist for a longer duration of time.

What Is The Actual Use Of Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment?

Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment is used to treat bacterial eye infections, such as:-

• Bacterial eye infection: Infections caused by the bacterias, such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumonia, are called bacterial eye infections. Redness, itching, swelling, discharge, pain, or vision problems are some of the most common side effects that occur when a person gets infected with such bacteria.

Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment belongs to a group of antibiotics that helps relieve symptoms by preventing further bacterial growth and the present bacteria. Let the doctor decide the dose and duration of the ointment. Ensure you complete the full course of the treatment, not doing so can result in recurrence of the infection.

Who Manufactures Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment?

Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a research-based ophthalmic, ENT & Dermatology pharmaceutical company that manufactures Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment.

Today under the Masurkar family's leadership, the company has grown from the initial strength to one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies in the Ophthalmic ENT segments. In widely spread market around the world with 40 years of specialized expertise in product development and manufacturing.

What Is The Strength Of Tobracid 0.3 % Eye Ointment?

When it comes to the strength of medicine, it means the amount of chemical components present in its unit dose. Here, the strength of Tobracid is 0.3% of Tobramycin weight by weight.

The medicine is also available in various other strength and forms, such as:-

• Tobracid Eye Drop
• Tobracid DM Eye Drop
• Tobracid F Eye Drop
• Tobracid DM Eye Ointment

What Are The Side Effects Cause By Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment?

Side effects occur only when you do not follow the instruction of the doctor while applying the medicine, such as:-

More common

• Bloody nose
• Difficulty with breathing
• Discoloration of sputum
• Fever
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Stuffy nose
• Voice changes

Less common

• Black, tarry stools
• Chest pain
• Chills
• Continuing ringing or buzzing noise in the ears
• Hearing loss
• Painful or difficult urination
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• Swollen glands
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

• Cough
• Fast heartbeat
• Hives, itching, skin rash
• Hoarseness
• Irritation
• Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• Mouth or throat pain
• Noisy breathing
• Redness of the skin

Some side effects do not require any special medical attention, they get resolved on their own, such as:-

• Back pain
• A general feeling of discomfort or illness
• Change or loss of taste
• diarrhea
• Rash

What Drugs Show Interactions With Tobramycin(Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment)?

There are a total of 172 known drugs that show interactions with Tobramycin(Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment), but the most frequent ones are as follows:-

• Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol)
• Atrovent (ipratropium)
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
• Creon (pancrelipase)
• Flonase (fluticasone nasal)
• Keppra (levetiracetam)
• Lasix (furosemide)
• MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350)
• Normal Saline Flush (sodium chloride)
• Prevacid (lansoprazole)
• Pulmozyme (dornase alfa)
• Singulair (montelukast)
• Sodium Chloride, Inhalation (sodium chloride)
• Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol)
• Tylenol (acetaminophen)
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
• Xopenex (levalbuterol)
• Zofran (ondansetron)
• Zyrtec (cetirizine)

Which Diseases Show Interactions With Tobramycin(Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment)?

There are a total of 4 known diseases that show interactions with Tobramycin(Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment), such as:-

• Dehydration
• Neuromuscular blockade
• Ototoxicity
• Renal dysfunction

How To Administer Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment?

Accentrix Solution ‌‌is‌‌ ‌‌only for external use. Always apply the ointment as directed by the doctor, or you can also check the label of the medicine for ways of using it. In general, hold the tube close to the eyes without touching it and gently squeeze the tube in order to place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

Do I Need To Take Any Safety Measures While Applying Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment?

Here is a list of points to be kept in mind while getting treated with Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment, such as:-

• Alcohol‌‌ ‌‌does not show any interactions while‌‌ ‌‌getting treated ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment. If you have confusion, ‌‌consult‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌doctor about it first.‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

• Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment ‌‌may be ‌‌unsafe‌‌ ‌‌for‌‌ ‌‌expecting‌‌ ‌‌women‌‌ ‌‌as‌‌ ‌‌limited‌‌ ‌‌information‌‌ ‌‌is‌‌ ‌‌available‌‌ ‌‌in‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌case.‌‌ ‌‌‌Hence, have a word with your doctor about this if you are in this category. 

• Applying Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment ‌‌during‌‌ ‌‌breastfeeding is probably considered safe.‌‌ ‌‌‌But still, if you have any confusion, do not hesitate to discuss it with your doctor. ‌

• Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment ‌‌may‌‌ ‌‌cause‌‌ ‌‌some‌‌ ‌‌effects‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌interfere‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌physical‌‌ ‌‌activities,‌‌ ‌‌such‌‌ ‌‌as‌‌ ‌driving.‌‌ ‌‌Therefore,‌‌ ‌‌do‌‌ ‌‌not‌‌ ‌‌go‌‌ ‌‌for‌‌ ‌‌a‌‌ ‌‌drive‌‌ ‌‌after‌‌ ‌‌applying Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment.‌‌

• People‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌kidney‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌liver‌‌ ‌‌complications‌‌ ‌‌need‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌apply ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌ointment ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌cautions.‌‌ ‌Because of the limited information, it is better to ‌‌consult‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌doctor‌‌ ‌‌first‌‌ ‌‌if‌‌ ‌‌you‌‌ ‌‌fall‌‌ ‌‌under‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌condition.‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

What Should I Do In The Case Of Overdose Of The Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment?

Overdose‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌ Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment ‌‌can‌‌ ‌‌lead‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weakness.‌‌ ‌‌If‌‌ ‌‌you‌‌ ‌‌experience‌‌ ‌‌any‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌these‌‌ ‌‌frequently,‌‌ ‌‌seek‌‌ ‌‌immediate‌‌ ‌medical‌‌ ‌‌help.‌‌ ‌‌Even‌‌ ‌‌if‌‌ ‌‌you‌‌ ‌‌miss‌‌ ‌‌a‌‌ ‌‌dose,‌‌ ‌‌consult‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌doctor,‌‌ ‌‌do‌‌ ‌‌not‌‌ ‌‌take‌‌ ‌‌it‌‌ ‌‌on‌‌ ‌‌your‌‌ ‌‌own.‌‌ 

How Should I Store Tobracid 0.3% Eye Ointment?

Store‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌medicine‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌room‌‌ ‌‌temperature‌‌ ‌‌below‌‌ ‌‌30℃,‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌away‌‌ ‌‌from‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌light,‌‌ ‌‌moisture,‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌children.‌‌ ‌‌Do‌‌ ‌‌not‌‌ ‌‌forget‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌dispose‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌drug‌‌ ‌‌properly.‌‌ ‌