Tocin Eye Ointment

Tocin Eye Ointment is a prescription eye antibiotic containing tobramycin in each tube, supplied by Optho Remedies in a box of 10 tubes. It belongs to the aminoglycoside class and is used to treat susceptible bacterial eye infections. Because it is an ointment, Tocin Eye Ointment coats the eye surface and eyelid area to help deliver medicine where infection is present.

How it works: Tobramycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In ointment form, it stays on the eye longer, which can help the medicine keep working on the infected area.

As labelled, Tocin Eye Ointment is the ointment-strength presentation of tobramycin, which can be preferred when a doctor wants longer contact time on the eye surface or overnight coverage. Ointments can feel greasier and may blur vision more than drops, so this form is often chosen when sustained local effect is more important than quick daytime visual clarity. Your eye doctor decides whether Tocin Eye Ointment is the right fit based on the type and location of the infection.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial blepharitis
• Infected eyelid margins
• Surface eye infection caused by susceptible bacteria

• Wash your hands before and after using Tocin Eye Ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed amount inside the eyelid pouch.
• Do not let the tube tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close the eye gently after applying the ointment and keep it closed for 1 to 2 minutes if directed.
• Expect temporary blurred vision after use; avoid driving or reading until your vision clears.
• If you use other eye medicines, apply drops first and ointment last unless your prescriber told you differently.

The exact amount per tube is the labeled tobramycin strength for this product, and the dose is measured in a thin ribbon placed in the eye as prescribed. How often to use Tocin Eye Ointment depends on the infection and your doctor’s instructions; do not use it more often or for longer than prescribed. Your clinician decides the schedule and total daily amount, including whether a higher-frequency regimen is needed at first.

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

Common side effects of Tobramycin may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Mild eye burning or stinging
• Eye redness or irritation
• Watery eyes
• Itchy eyes
• Eyelid discomfort

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Tocin Eye Ointment.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you have an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is okay.
• Vision may be blurry after application, so use caution with driving or machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of aminoglycoside allergy.
• Avoid touching the tube tip to the eye to prevent contamination.
• Use exactly as prescribed; overuse can increase irritation and may not improve results faster.
• Stop and contact your prescriber if symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected.

• Other eye medicines, especially when timing is not separated properly
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics
• Loop diuretics such as furosemide, if significant systemic absorption is a concern
• Medications that can affect hearing or kidney function, if used with other aminoglycosides

Store Tocin Eye Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube tip clean and dry.