Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop

Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop is a prescription antibiotic eye drop that contains 0.3% tobramycin, which means each dose delivers 3 mg/mL of the medicine in a sterile eye-drop form. It belongs to the aminoglycoside antibiotic class and is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and the tissues around the eye. Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop is meant for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, not for viral or allergic eye problems.

How it works: Tobramycin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, so the infection can clear. In Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop, the medicine works right on the eye surface where the infection is present.

Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop is the standard ophthalmic strength in this brand line, while Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop refers to the pack size rather than a different strength. A doctor may choose Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop when a straightforward antibiotic eye drop is needed and a sterile, easy-to-instill liquid form is preferred for local eye treatment. This strength is not stronger than a higher-percent product; it is the commonly used ophthalmic concentration for eye infections.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial blepharitis
• Bacterial keratitis
• Eye infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Prevention of infection after certain eye procedures, if prescribed

• Wash your hands before using Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and instill the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after each drop; do not blink hard or rub the eye.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before use and wait until your doctor says it is okay to put them back in.
• If you use more than one eye medicine, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Each drop of Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop contains tobramycin 0.3% (3 mg/mL). The exact dose and how often you use it depend on the type and severity of the eye infection; many prescriptions are used several times a day at first, then reduced as the eye improves. There is no fixed maximum daily dose for every patient because the prescriber decides the schedule based on your condition and response.

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

Common side effects of Tobramycin may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging after putting in the drops
• Eye irritation or redness
• Itchy eyes
• Blurred vision right after use
• Watery eyes or eye discomfort
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after the drop

• Use Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop only for bacterial eye infections diagnosed or suspected by a clinician.
• Do not use it for viral pink eye, eye allergies, or irritation that is not bacterial.
• Remove contact lenses before instilling the drops unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to tobramycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you already have a serious eye injury, corneal problem, or are using multiple eye medicines.
• If symptoms do not improve or get worse, seek medical advice promptly.
• Do not drive or operate machinery right after use if your vision is blurred from the drops.

• Other eye drops or ointments may reduce or change how Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop works if used too close together.
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics may increase the risk of sensitivity or side effects.
• If you are using multiple ophthalmic medicines, spacing them correctly matters to avoid washout.
• Tell your doctor about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal eye products you use.

Store Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination; discard it after the expiration date or as directed on the label.