Tobracid F Eye Drops

Composition of Tobracid F Eye Drops

Tobracid F Eye Drops contains Tobramycin 0.3% w/v + Fluorometholone 0.1% w/v (ophthalmic solution). It belongs to the Aminoglycoside antibiotic + Corticosteroid (ophthalmic) class of medicines.

Uses of Tobracid F Eye Drops

• Bacterial eye infections with associated inflammation
• such as bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharitis; steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions where bacterial infection or risk of infection exists.

Key benefits

• Treats bacterial eye infection
• Reduces redness and swelling
• Relieves itching and irritation
• Helps prevent worsening due to inflammation

How Tobracid F Eye Drops works

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, killing susceptible bacteria. Fluorometholone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, redness, swelling and itching by suppressing inflammatory mediators in the eye.

How to take Tobracid F Eye Drops

For ophthalmic use only. Instill the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye(s) as directed by the doctor. Wash hands, avoid touching the dropper tip, and close the eye for 1–2 minutes after instillation. If using other eye medicines, keep a 5–10 minute gap; remove contact lenses and reinsert only if advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and nerve symptoms. It is unlikely from eye use; flush the eye with clean water if too much is instilled. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Tobracid F Eye Drops

Most side effects of Tobracid F are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Burning/stinging
• eye irritation
• blurred vision (temporary)
• redness
• watery eyes
• itching
• foreign body sensation
• dry eyes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Tobracid F Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged steroid use may increase intraocular pressure, cause glaucoma, cataract, delayed wound healing, and secondary infections (including fungal/viral); avoid use in viral (e.g., herpes simplex), fungal or mycobacterial eye infections unless prescribed. Do not use for longer than advised; monitoring of eye pressure may be needed if used >10 days. Stop and seek care if severe pain, vision changes, worsening redness/swelling, or allergic reaction occurs.

Do not take Tobracid F if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the preservative in the preparation.

Interactions with other medicines

Other ophthalmic medicines (separate by 5–10 minutes), contact lens solutions/preservatives may irritate; medicines that can raise intraocular pressure when combined with ocular steroids may increase risk; systemic interactions are unlikely with topical ocular use.

How to store Tobracid F Eye Drops

Store at or below 25°C, protect from light, do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed. Discard as per label/doctor advice after opening (commonly within 4 weeks).

Expert advice for Tobracid F Eye Drops

Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Take tetracyclines with a full glass of water and stay upright for half an hour afterwards. Never use a leftover antibiotic, or someone else's, for a new illness. Press gently on the inner corner of the eye for a minute after instilling — this keeps the drop in the eye and reduces the bitter taste. Leave five minutes between two different drops. Never share eye drops with anyone.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ENTOD PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Ophthalmic antibiotic with corticosteroid

Drug class:

Aminoglycoside antibiotic + Corticosteroid (ophthalmic)