Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop

Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription antibiotic eye drop that contains tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibacterial medicine. Each bottle provides Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop in a 5 mL ophthalmic solution for use directly in the eye. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other external eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop does not treat viral or fungal eye infections.

How it works: Tobramycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and survive. Used as Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop, it delivers the medicine straight to the eye so the antibiotic can act at the site of infection.

Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop is the 5 mL bottle size of this tobramycin eye drop, which can be convenient for a full treatment course or for people who need repeated use as directed by a clinician. Compared with the smaller Tobaren 0.3% Eye Drop listing, this product is chosen when a prescriber wants the same antibiotic eye-drop treatment in a 5 mL bottle format.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• External bacterial eye infections
• Eye discharge caused by susceptible bacteria
• Red, irritated eyes due to bacterial infection
• Treatment directed by an eye doctor

• Wash your hands before using Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after instilling the drop.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Remove contact lenses before using the drops and do not put them back in until your doctor says it is okay.

Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop delivers tobramycin in a 5 mL ophthalmic solution bottle; the amount used each time is measured in drops, not the full bottle. The doctor decides how many drops to use and how often, commonly every 4 to 6 hours for mild infection and more often at the start if needed, with the exact maximum daily use set by the prescriber.

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
• Eye itching or irritation
• Blurred vision right after putting in the drop
• Redness of the eye
• Watery eyes or tearing
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after the drop

• Use Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop only for bacterial eye infections, not for colds or viral pink eye.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to tobramycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor specifically allows it.
• Use extra caution if you are also taking other medicines that can affect the kidneys or hearing, especially if large amounts are used or if the eye drops are used for a long time.
• Do not use the drop if the solution is discolored, cloudy, or the bottle is damaged.
• If eye pain, swelling, or vision problems become severe, seek medical care promptly.
• Finish the course exactly as prescribed even if symptoms improve sooner.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments, which may need spacing apart by several minutes
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin or amikacin, which may increase allergy or toxicity concerns
• Loop diuretics such as furosemide, which can add to aminoglycoside-related hearing risk if significant systemic exposure occurs
• Other potentially kidney- or ear-toxic medicines, especially with prolonged or heavy use
• Contact lens cleaning solutions and lens wear, which can worsen irritation during treatment

Store Tobaren 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature in its original container, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat.