Tobrex 5 mL Eye Drop

Tobrex 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription antibiotic eye medicine containing tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the eyes. Each drop delivers tobramycin solution from a 5 mL bottle for direct treatment of bacterial eye infections. It is used to help treat susceptible bacteria that cause conditions such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other external eye infections. Tobrex 5 mL Eye Drop is made by Alcon Laboratories and is intended for use only when a clinician has determined an antibiotic eye drop is appropriate.

How it works: Tobramycin works by stopping bacteria from making proteins they need to grow and survive. When used as Tobrex 5 mL Eye Drop, it acts directly on the eye surface to help clear susceptible bacterial infection.

The 5 mL Tobrex eye drop bottle is a standard multi-dose ophthalmic strength that fits typical short-course treatment for bacterial eye infections. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed here, this product is chosen to provide repeated eye dosing in a convenient bottle rather than a one-time treatment; your prescriber selects it based on the infection and how much medicine is needed in each dose.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infection
• External eye infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Post-exposure treatment when prescribed
• Eye infection treatment directed by an eye care professional

• Wash your hands before using Tobrex 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, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently after the drop and avoid blinking hard or rubbing the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Use the bottle only for the eyes and follow the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve sooner.

Tobrex 5 mL Eye Drop provides tobramycin eye drops in a 5 mL bottle, and the exact number of drops per dose depends on your prescription. It is commonly used several times a day for a limited period, but your doctor decides the frequency and total daily amount based on the infection and response to treatment. Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed.

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 irritation or redness
• Itchy eyes
• Blurred vision right after a drop
• Watery eyes
• Mild eyelid discomfort

• Use only for bacterial eye infections, not viral or fungal eye problems.
• Remove contact lenses before using Tobrex 5 mL Eye Drop unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye to avoid contaminating the bottle.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of aminoglycoside allergy or serious eye sensitivity.
• If you are using other eye drops or ointments, space them apart to avoid washing one medicine out with another.
• Stop and seek medical advice if symptoms get worse or do not improve as directed.
• Use caution if your vision is blurred after dosing and avoid driving until vision clears.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments that may affect absorption or timing
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin or amikacin
• Medicines that can also affect the kidneys or hearing, if significant systemic absorption occurs
• Neomycin-containing eye products that may increase allergy risk in sensitive people

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