Tocin 5 mL Eye Drop

Tocin 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription antibiotic eye drop that contains tobramycin 5 mL per bottle of solution. Tobramycin belongs to the aminoglycoside antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. It works in the eye to help stop the bacteria causing redness, discharge, swelling, and irritation. Tocin 5 mL Eye Drop is not used for viral or fungal eye infections.

How it works: Tobramycin works by entering bacteria and blocking the proteins they need to grow and survive. In Tocin 5 mL Eye Drop, this local action helps reduce the bacterial infection in the eye.

This 5 mL eye drop is a liquid ophthalmic form, so it is designed to be placed directly into the eye rather than taken by mouth. Because there are no other listed strengths or forms in this brand, Tocin 5 mL Eye Drop is meant to fit standard doctor-directed eye infection dosing rather than being a higher or lower version of another product in the line. A doctor may choose this bottle size when a short treatment course or convenient on-hand supply is needed.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial blepharitis
• Eye infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Redness and discharge from a bacterial eye infection
• Doctor-directed treatment for eye surface bacterial infections

• Wash your hands before using Tocin 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the drops into the eye as directed.
• 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 says otherwise.
• Close your eye gently after each drop and avoid rubbing the eye.
• Use the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve sooner.

Tocin 5 mL Eye Drop is a 5 mL ophthalmic bottle of tobramycin solution, and the amount you use per dose is based on your doctor’s prescription, not on the bottle size alone. It is often used several times a day for eye infections, but the exact frequency and maximum daily use should be decided by the prescriber for your condition. Do not increase the number of drops or how often you use Tocin 5 mL Eye Drop unless your doctor tells you to.

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
• Mild eye irritation
• Blurred vision right after instilling the drop
• Eye redness
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use

• Use only for bacterial eye infections, not for viral cold sores in the eye or other non-bacterial causes.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to tobramycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics.
• If you wear contact lenses, ask when to stop and restart them during treatment.
• Blurred vision may happen briefly after each dose, so be careful with driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Do not use the dropper tip if it becomes contaminated, and do not share the bottle with anyone else.
• Tell your doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected.
• Use with caution if you have a history of sensitivity to eye medications or preservatives.

• Other eye drops or ointments used at the same time
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics
• Systemic drugs that can affect hearing or kidneys, if you are using them as well
• Other prescription eye medicines that may need spacing apart

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