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Does tobramycin treat conjunctivitis?
Tobramycin eye drops are prescribed to treat bacterial eye infections. They work by helping to kill the germs (bacteria) which are causing the infection. Eye infections are a common cause of conjunctivitis. In conjunctivitis, your eye becomes inflamed, feels gritty, and may water more than usual.
Is tobramycin good for eye infection?
Ophthalmic tobramycin is used in the eye to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Tobramycin works by killing bacteria. Ophthalmic tobramycin may be used alone or with other medicines for eye infections. Either the drops or the ointment form of this medicine may be used alone during the day.
What is tobramycin ophthalmic ointment used for?
TOBRAMYCIN (toe bra MYE sin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections.
Do you need a prescription for antibiotic eye drops?
Antibiotic eye drops treat bacterial eye infections. They require a prescription. The drops kill the microscopic bacteria in the eye that is causing the infection.
How are tobramycin eye drops used to treat conjunctivitis?
Tobramycin eye drops are prescribed to treat bacterial eye infections. They work by helping to kill the germs (bacteria) which are causing the infection. Eye infections are a common cause of conjunctivitis. In conjunctivitis, your eye becomes inflamed, feels gritty, and may water more than usual.
Can you take tobramycin with dexamethasone eye drops?
Tobramycin is also available combined with a medicine called dexamethasone in eye drops called Tobradex®. This combination brand helps to prevent infection and reduces inflammation after eye cataract surgery.
Is it safe to take tobramycin after cataract surgery?
Tobramycin is still available in combination with dexamethasone for the prevention of eye infections following cataract surgery (Tobradex®). Tobramycin eye drops may still be available in other countries.
Can you use tobramycin ophthalmic while wearing contact lenses?
Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Tobramycin ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses. Wash your hands before using eye medication. To apply the eye drops: