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Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm Substitute

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Composition:

TOBRAMYCIN-0.3%W/W

Uses:

Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm are as follows:<br/>• Bacterial eye infections: Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm is used to treat external infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria.<br/>• Corneal Ulcers: Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm is used in combination with other antibiotics to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.<br/>• Eye Injuries or Foreign Body Removal: Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm is used to prevent infection in case of eye injury or after removal of foreign body from the eye.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye(s). Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm contains tobramycin which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm effectively treats bacterial eye infections.

FAQs

Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections.

Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm treats bacterial eye infections.

If you mistakenly put too many eye drops in your eye(s), rinse them promptly with lukewarm water.

Even if your symptoms improve, you must continue to use Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm for the indicated treatment period. If you quit using Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm abruptly, your symptoms may return.

Use Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm only for the duration recommended by your doctor. Do not use it for more than the recommended duration. Inform your doctor if the eye infection does not improve after three days of using Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm.

Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. Maintain a gap of 15 minutes between Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm and other eye medications. Use other eye medications first, wait for 15 minutes and then use Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm.

Do not wear contact lenses while using Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm. Remove contact lenses before using the Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm. It is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses until the infection is cleared.

Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm may temporarily blur the vision. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery to prevent any mishappening.

Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm has broad spectrum activity. It kills aerobic gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

Consult the doctor if you don't get better after using Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm. Also, let the doctor know if your condition worsens despite using Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm.

The common side-effects of Tobracid Eye Ointment 3 gm are eye irritation, feeling of having something in the eye, swollen/itchy eyelids, eye redness, increased tearing and inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye). Consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.