About Tobra Eye Drops
Tobra Eye Drops is a tobramycin antibiotic eye drop used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, keratitis and blepharitis.
Tobra Eye Drops Uses
- Treats bacterial conjunctivitis
- Treats bacterial keratitis and corneal infection
- Treats blepharitis caused by susceptible bacteria
- Used for other external eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Tobra Eye Drops Uses in Urdu
- بیکٹیریا سے ہونے والی آنکھ کی سوزش یعنی کنجنکٹیوائٹس کا علاج کرتا ہے
- قرنیہ کے بیکٹیریل انفیکشن یعنی کیریٹائٹس کا علاج کرتا ہے
- بیکٹیریا کی وجہ سے پلکوں کی سوزش بلیفرائٹس کا علاج کرتا ہے
- حساس بیکٹیریا سے ہونے والی دیگر بیرونی آنکھ کی انفیکشن کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے
How to use Tobra Eye Drops?
- Wash your hands before use and avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye
- Tilt your head back and pull down the lower eyelid to form a small pocket
- Place the drop into the pocket and close your eyes gently for a minute or two
- Wait about five minutes before using any other eye drop
Contraindications
- Known allergy to tobramycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics
- Not suitable for viral eye infections such as herpes keratitis
- Avoid in fungal eye infections
- Not recommended as the sole treatment for a deep or penetrating eye injury
Risks and warnings
- Prolonged use: extended or repeated use can lead to overgrowth of resistant bacteria or fungi
- Contact lenses: avoid wearing contact lenses while you have an active eye infection
- Combining with steroid eye drops: using this drop with a topical steroid can mask signs of a worsening infection
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: consult your doctor before use, since safety in these situations has not been fully established
Tobra Eye Drops Side Effects
- Brief burning or stinging when applied
- Itching or redness of the eye
- Blurred vision or watering eyes
- Allergic reaction such as rash or eyelid swelling in rare cases
Storage Conditions
- Store between 2°C and 25°C away from direct sunlight
- Keep the bottle tightly closed after use
- Discard 30 days after opening
