Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free)
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Product introduction
Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Uses of Tobex-F Ophthalmic Suspension
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Benefits of Tobex-F Ophthalmic Suspension
In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free). However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Tobex-F Ophthalmic Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tobex-F
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Blurred vision
How to use Tobex-F Ophthalmic Suspension
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Tobex-F Ophthalmic Suspension works
Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) is a combination of two medicines: Tobramycin and Fluorometholone. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Fluorometholone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Tobex-F Ophthalmic Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free), skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Patient concerns
FAQs
How to use Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free)?
Wash your hands before using Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of a dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free). For using Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and place a drop of this medicine in the pouch.
Can I stop using Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) and finish the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Take your medicine for the duration as advised by your doctor.
Can the use of Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) cause blurry vision?
Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free) can make your eyes blurred for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free).
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tobex-F Eye Drop (BAK Free)?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- MedIndia. Fluorometholone + Tobramycin. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Tobramycin. Camberley: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 2001 [revised 26 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019 (online) Available from:
- Fluorometholone. Marlow: Allergan Limited; 2003 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Druson Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 20-3-749 SHAHGANJ NEAR CHARMINAR HYDERABAD TELANGANA 500004
Country of origin: India
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