Written by Manoj Kumar, M.Pharm (Pharmacology)
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Manoj Kumar, M.Pharm (Pharmacology)
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What are Toba 0.3 % Eye Drops?
Toba 0.3% eye drops are an FDA-approved medicine that treats bacterial infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis.
Toba 0.3% is an effective antibiotic that contains Tobramycin as its active ingredient.
Doctors also prescribe Toba eye drops to prevent an infection after undergoing eye surgery or injury.
Tobramycin prevents the growth of bacteria in the eyes effectively and cures the underlying bacterial infection.
It is important to know that Toba 0.3% eye drops do not work for eye infections which are not caused by bacteria.
Remember, unnecessary use of any antibiotic can reduce its effectiveness in the future.
How does Toba 0.3 % Eye Drops work?
Toba 0.3% eye drops are an antibiotic that works by stopping the bacterial growth in your eye. Tobramycin prevents the synthesis of vital proteins needed by bacteria to carry out essential functions. This further helps to treat eye infections.
How to use Toba 0.3 % Eye Drops?
Toba 0.3% eye drops are for external use only. Use this medicine in the same way as your physician recommends.
Hold the dropper close to your eyes and squeeze Toba eye drops into your lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra medication.
Make sure you wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other eye medication.
Toba 0.3% eye drops should be used at evenly spaced time intervals regularly, as the doctor recommends.
Even if you start feeling better after a few days of using Toba 0.3% eye drops, do not skip any dosage and complete the full course of treatment.
Stopping treatment with Toba eye drops too early can make your eye infection return or worsen.
What are the Side Effects of Toba 0.3 % Eye Drops?
Like other eye drops, Toba 0.3% can also cause some side effects, including:
- Eye irritation
- Watery eyes
- Inflammation of the cornea
- Redness of the eyes
- Swollen/itchy eyelids
Seek medical help if any of the side effects bother you or worsen.
What are the Drug Interactions for Toba 0.3 % Eye Drops?
There are certain medicines which you should not use while using Toba 0.3% as they can affect the benefits of the eye drops.
Here are some medicines which cause drug interactions when used with Toba 0.3% eye drops:
- Penicillin, Cephalosporins
- Gentamicin
- Amikacin
What are the Precautions and warnings for Toba 0.3 % Eye Drops?
Do not use Toba 0.3% eye drops if you are allergic to it or Tobramycin. Also, avoid this medicine if you have any allergies.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Toba 0.3% eye drops with caution. Before using this medicine, consult the doctor.
Toba 0.3% eye drops should not be used by patients suffering from the following medical disorders, including:
- Myasthenia gravis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Heart & liver problems
If you suffer from any ocular infection while using Toba eye drops, avoid wearing contact lenses.
Also, remove your contact lenses before starting the use of Toba 0.3% eye drops. You can put them back after 15 minutes of using the medicine.