Tobrex
Pronounced: TOE-breks
Generic name: Tobramycin
Other brand name: Aktob
Why is Tobrex prescribed?
Tobrex is an antibiotic applied to the eye to treat bacterial infections. Most important fact about Tobrex
In order to clear up your infection completely, keep using Tobrex
for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared. How should you use Tobrex?
To apply Tobrex eye drops:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pocket between your
eye and eyelid.
3. Brace the bottle on the bridge of your nose or your forehead.
4. Do not let the applicator tip touch your eye or any other surface.
5. Tilt your head back and squeeze Tobrex into the eye.
6. Close your eyes gently.
7. Keep your eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Do not rinse the dropper.
9. If you are using another eye drop wait 5 to 10 minutes before applying
it.
To apply the ointment form of Tobrex:
1. Tilt your head back.
2. Place a finger on your cheek just under your eye and gently pull
down until a "V" pocket is formed between your eyeball
and your lower lid.
3. Place about half an inch of Tobrex in the "V" pocket.
Do not let the tip of the tube touch the eye.
4. Look downward before closing your eye.
If you miss a dose...
Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Storage instructions...
Store Tobrex at room temperature, away from heat, or in the refrigerator.
Do not allow to freeze. Tobrex side effects
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity,
inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine
if it is safe for you to continue to take Tobrex.
* Side effects may include:
Abnormal redness of eye
