Ocumycin 0.30% 3.5 g Ointment

Ocumycin 0.30% 3.5 g Ointment is a prescription eye ointment that contains tobramycin 0.30% in each 3.5 g tube. Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat susceptible bacterial infections of the eye and eyelids. This ointment is applied directly to the eye to help reduce bacteria and relieve infection-related symptoms. The strip/box of 10 tubes is manufactured by Centaur Pharmaceuticals, India.

How it works: Tobramycin works by stopping susceptible bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In Ocumycin 0.30% 3.5 g Ointment, the ointment base helps the medicine coat the eye and remain in contact with the affected area longer.

Ocumycin 0.30% 3.5 g Ointment is a standard ophthalmic antibiotic strength, not a high-dose form. The ointment base can stay on the eye surface longer than drops, so a clinician may choose it when longer contact time, nighttime dosing, or extra soothing coverage is helpful. It is best suited for people who have been specifically examined and told to use an eye ointment rather than an eye drop.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial blepharitis
• Surface eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Infection of the eyelid margin
• Doctor-directed treatment after eye injury or surgery when an antibiotic ointment is needed

• Wash your hands before and after using Ocumycin 0.30% 3.5 g Ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place a small ribbon of ointment into the pocket of the eye.
• Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after applying the ointment; vision may be blurry for a short time.
• If using other eye medicines, apply eye drops first and wait at least 5 to 10 minutes before the ointment.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is okay.

Each tube of Ocumycin 0.30% 3.5 g Ointment provides tobramycin 0.30% for ophthalmic use. The exact amount and how often it is used can vary by the infection and the prescriber’s plan; for this strength, it is commonly applied several times a day or as directed, and the doctor decides the total duration. Do not use it more often or for longer than prescribed, even though the ointment form may feel gentler and last longer on the eye surface.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tobramycin may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application, which may be more noticeable with ointment
• Mild eye burning or stinging
• Eye redness or irritation
• Temporary eye discomfort or itching
• Watery eyes or a gritty feeling
• Eyelid sticking or greasy sensation

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Ocumycin 0.30% 3.5 g Ointment.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to tobramycin, other aminoglycosides, or any eye antibiotic.
• If symptoms do not improve or worsen after a few days, contact your prescriber promptly.
• Do not use contact lenses while the eye is infected unless your clinician says otherwise.
• Because the ointment can blur vision briefly, use caution with driving or machinery right after application.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of hearing problems, kidney disease, or are using other aminoglycoside medicines.
• Do not share the tube with anyone else, even if they have similar eye symptoms.

• Other eye medicines, including drops or ointments, may need to be spaced apart so the ointment does not block absorption.
• Concurrent aminoglycoside antibiotics may increase the risk of additive side effects if absorbed systemically.
• Other prescription eye products for the same eye condition may interact in how they are timed and applied.
• If you are using multiple eye products, follow your prescriber’s exact order and timing instructions.

Store Ocumycin 0.30% 3.5 g Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube tip clean and dry.