Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop

Being an aminoglycoside antibiotic, Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop kills bacteria to treat different types of severe bacterial infections in the eye.

It is not to be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or to another aminoglycoside antibiotic like gentamicin. If you have hearing, kidney, nerve problems, severe burns and dehydration, let your doctor know. Medicines like penicillin, imipenem, ceftizoxime decrease the effectiveness of Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop when taken along with it. On the other hand, medicines like cisplatin, colistin, cyclosporine, and fludarabine increase the side effects of Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop.

It is given in an injection form at the doctor’s office or clinic itself. If you are to use it at home, ask all the questions you need to, to the doctor and be sure of the proper procedure. Remember to never reuse needles and syringes. Never take a double dose of Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop, it is better that you skip it till the next time you can take it.

You may experience vomiting, nausea, swelling, pain and diarrhea, as a side effect of Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop.If you experience vaginal discharge, muscle weakness, seizures, decreased urination and tightness in chest, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

• Allergic Disorders

• Eye Disorder

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Eye Irritation

• Burning Sensation In Eye

• Eye Redness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The medication should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tocin Eye Drop

  Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Obra 0.3% W/V Eye Drop

  Syntho Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop combines irreversibly to aminoglycoside at the binding sites of 30 S ribosomal subunit bringing about inhibition of protein synthesis of bacteria. Tobacin 0.3% Eye Drop destabilizes the bacterial membrane when it combines to 16S 16S r-RNA.