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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It helps by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection. This medicine is not practical for treating viral infections. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye discomfort, irritation, eye pain, and a stinging sensation.

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Composition :

TOBRAMYCIN-0.3%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea.

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus, Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G treats bacterial eye infections.

Use Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G 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). Most of these side effects fade away gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is for ophthalmic (eye) use only; do not inject or swallow. Do not use Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G if you are allergic to tobramycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or any components in Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, notify your doctor. Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G may temporarily blur your vision; therefore, wait until your vision is back to normal before using any machinery or driving.

Uses of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G are as follows:

  • Bacterial eye infections: Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is used to treat external infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria.
  • Corneal Ulcers: Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is used in combination with other antibiotics to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.
  • Eye Injuries or Foreign Body Removal:Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is used to prevent infection in case of eye injury or after removal of foreign body from the eye.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is for ophthalmic use only. Not for injection.
  • Do not touch the dropper tip or other dispensing tip to any surface since this may contaminate solution.

Key Benefits

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye(s). Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G contains tobramycin which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G effectively treats bacterial eye infections.

How Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G Works

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G treats bacterial eye infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G

What if I have taken an overdose of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G

Overdose of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G may cause black, tarry stools, chest pain or tightness, continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears, feeling of fullness in the ears. If an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical help.

Drug Warnings

Do not use if you are allergic to tobramycin, another aminoglycoside antibiotic, or any of the components of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. You may have temporary blurred vision after using Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G; consequently, wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery. Before using Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G, notify your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Coadministration of cidofovir with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G can cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Taking tacrolimus with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G may increase risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tacrolimus and Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TobramycinMannitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Taking mannitol with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G can increase the risk of hearing loss and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G and Mannitol together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Using Vecuronium with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G with Vecuronium can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TobramycinDoxacurium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Taking Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G with doxacurium chloride can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G and Doxacurium chloride, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Using pancuronium with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Pancuronium and Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Taking Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G with succinylcholine can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Suxamethonium and Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Coadministration of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G with Tenofovir disoproxil can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir disoproxil with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Taking tenofovir alafenamide with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tenofovir alafenamide and Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G:
Using Atracurium with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G can increase the risk of respiratory depression (breathing disorder).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G and Atracurium, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Get at least eight hours of sleep each night to naturally refresh your eyes.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice daily. If you had eye surgery, wash your eyes after two weeks.
  • Take care of your health by eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest.
  • If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
  • Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods. For every 20 minutes, take a break.
  • Blink frequently to aid in transmitting hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G may cause temporary blurred vision. Wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Limited information about the use of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G in patients suffering from liver impairment is available. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available about the use of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is not recommended for children below 1 year as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Heart

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is generally considered safe for heart patients. However, please consult your doctor before using Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G is generally considered safe for geriatric patients. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

FAQs

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections.

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G 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 Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G for the indicated treatment period. If you quit using Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G abruptly, your symptoms may return.

Use Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G 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 Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G.

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. Maintain a gap of 15 minutes between Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G and other eye medications. Use other eye medications first, wait for 15 minutes and then use Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G.

Do not wear contact lenses while using Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G. Remove contact lenses before using the Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G. It is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses until the infection is cleared.

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G may temporarily blur the vision. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery to prevent any mishappening.

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G has broad spectrum activity. It kills aerobic gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G 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 Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G. Also, let the doctor know if your condition worsens despite using Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G.

The common side-effects of Tobavue 0.3%W/W Eye Oint 5G 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1210/11/12 G.I.D.C., Phase III, Vatva, Ahmedabad - 382 445. Gujarat-India
Other Info - TOB0090

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