Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop

Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop is a tobramycin ophthalmic solution used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each drop contains tobramycin 0.30%, an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works locally in the eye. It is prescribed for infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other superficial eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop is not for viral or fungal eye problems.

How it works: Tobramycin in Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop stops susceptible bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and survive. By applying it as an eye drop, the medicine acts right where the infection is located.

The 0.30% strength means each drop delivers a measured low-dose antibiotic effect directly to the eye, which may be appropriate when a doctor wants local treatment with minimal systemic exposure. Since there are no other Ocutob strengths or forms listed here, Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop is the specific eye-drop option in this brand and may be chosen for routine bacterial eye infections based on the prescriber’s exam.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Superficial bacterial eye infections
• Eye redness and discharge caused by susceptible bacteria
• Doctor-directed treatment of external eye infection

• Wash your hands before using Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back and pull down the lower eyelid to make a small pocket.
• Instill the exact number of drops prescribed into the affected eye(s) only.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Replace the cap tightly after each use and do not share the bottle with anyone else.

Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop provides tobramycin 0.30% per drop, so the amount reaching the eye is small and targeted. The usual frequency depends on the infection and the doctor’s instructions, and the maximum number of doses per day is set by the prescriber for your specific case. Use it exactly as directed, because the dose and duration depend on the severity of the eye infection and your response to treatment.

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

Common side effects of Tobramycin may include:

• Temporary eye burning or stinging after instillation
• Eye irritation or redness
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Eye itching or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after the drop reaches the tear duct

• Use only for bacterial eye infections; it will not treat viruses such as the common cold-related pink eye.
• Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription medicine and should be used only as directed by a clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to tobramycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics.
• Remove contact lenses before using the drops unless your eye doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not use the bottle longer than prescribed, and do not keep using it if symptoms worsen.
• If you are using more than one eye medication, separate them to avoid washing out the drops.
• If you wear contacts, ask when it is safe to put them back in after treatment.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments that may need spacing apart by 5 to 10 minutes
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics, which may increase allergy or toxicity concerns
• Loop diuretics such as furosemide, if used with other aminoglycosides in certain situations
• Other nephrotoxic or ototoxic medicines if significant systemic exposure is a concern
• Steroid eye drops, which may be used together only when prescribed

Store Ocutob 0.30% 5 mL Eye Drop tightly closed at room temperature and keep the bottle clean and dry, away from direct heat and light.