Toba Eye Drops
Tobramycin eye drops for bacterial eye infections. It stops bacteria from making proteins they need to survive.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Tobramycin
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 0.3% 5ml
Prescription and consultation requirements for Toba Eye Drops vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Toba Eye Drops details
- Condition
- Superficial Ocular Infections
- Alternative names
- tobramycin
- Therapeutic class
- Aminoglycoside Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antibacterial
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to tobramycin or other aminoglycosides
- Minor side effects
- mild eye irritation; stinging; lacrimation
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival redness; eyelid itching; blurred vision
- Serious side effects
- severe corneal toxicity, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Onset Time
- 24 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over two months, children, and adults.
Patient summary
Tobramycin eye drops for bacterial eye infections. It stops bacteria from making proteins they need to survive.
Mechanism of action
Blocks ribosomal translation inside gram-negative bacterial pathogens, leading to bacterial cell membrane death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.