About tobramycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Used for
- Treats bacterial eye infections, such as conjunctivitis and eyelid infections.
Usual adult dose
Apply a small ribbon inside the affected eye(s) every 8 hours; severe infections may need more frequent dosing initially.
Usual dose in children
For children 2 months and older: apply a small ribbon inside the affected eye(s) every 8 hours; severe infections may need more frequent dosing initially.
Common side effects
- Temporary eye irritation, redness, itching, or swelling
- Blurred vision after application
- Allergic reactions, rarely
Important warnings
- For eye use only; avoid touching the tube tip to the eye or other surfaces.
- Contact a clinician if symptoms worsen or do not improve.
- Prolonged use may encourage resistant bacteria or fungal infection.
- Stop use and seek urgent care for severe allergic symptoms.
Pregnancy
Absorption into the body is expected to be low; use during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Breastfeeding
Eye use is expected to result in low milk exposure; compatibility is generally considered acceptable.
Interactions
- Other eye medicines may affect absorption; separate applications by several minutes.
- Tell a clinician about other aminoglycoside antibiotics, especially if used systemically.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.