TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE belongs to ophthalmic eye medications primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce swelling, itching, and redness. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a common bacterial eye infection associated with the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid.
TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Tobramycin (antibiotic) and Fluorometholone (corticosteroid). Tobramycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, it destroys bacteria. Fluorometholone belongs to the class of steroids that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, reduces the redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections.
Use TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE as prescribed by your doctor. TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience eye irritation, eye redness, itchy or swollen eyelids, mild burning or stinging sensation in the eye, or eye discomfort. Most of these side effects of TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE. Drive only if your vision is clear as TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE and other eye drops.
Bacterial eye infections
TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE contains Tobramycin and Fluorometholone used to treat bacterial eye infections. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, it destroys bacteria. Fluorometholone is a corticosteroid that inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, reduces the redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections.
If you are allergic to TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE. Drive only if your vision is clear as TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE and cause eye infections.
Drug-Drug Interaction: TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE may interact with anti-HIV drugs (cobicistat, ritonavir).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma or cataracts, inform your doctor before using TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE.
The interaction of alcohol with TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE.
Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE is prescribed to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
TOBRAMYCIN+FLUOROMETHOLONE is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Bacterial eye infections: The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that spread by secretions of the eye. Symptoms include redness, itchy, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye, a bump on the eyelid, is also a common eye condition. Keratitis, inflammation of the cornea, occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.