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Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)
Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic instilled in the eye to treat bacterial infections of the eye (e.g., conjunctivitis). Additionally, it may be instilled in the ear to treat bacterial infections of the ear (e.g., otitis externa).
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General Information

Contains

Tobramycin (0.3% w/v)

Marketer

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops also helps to prevent an infection after eye/ear injury or surgery. It fights the infection by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to resolve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye/ear. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other medication to the same eye/ear. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye/ear infections (e.g., viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.

Common side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye/ear irritation, burning sensation, itching, and redness after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause some short-term blurring of vision. Therefore, do not drive immediately after administering this medicine in the eye. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine for an eye infection.

Uses of Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops

  • Bacterial eye / ear infections

Benefits of Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops

Bacterial eye / ear infections
Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops

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 Tobacin
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Eye irritation
  • Burning sensation
  • Eye redness
  • Eye itching

How to use Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops

This medicine is for external use only.Take 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/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops works

Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops to treat bacterial infections of the eye/ear. 
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops may cause damage to cornea on long-term use.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
  • Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

No interaction found/established
Liver

Liver

No interaction found/established
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Frequently asked questions

Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
No, you should not stop using Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. You may experience improvement in your symptoms before the infection is completely cleared. Therefore, for better results, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence prevent complete healing.
If you forget to use Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops, do not worry and continue using Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
Use of Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops for the first time, consult your doctor.
Keep Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.
No, Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobacin Eye/Ear Drops includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenza, and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.
The doctor will decide the duration of treatment which will depend on the severity of infection. For instance, if you have mild to moderate eye infection, your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops, 4 times a day, usually. In severe infections, you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Aminoglycosides

References

  1. MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Aminoglycosides. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1516.
  2. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Aminoglycosides & Spectinomycin. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 812.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1371-72.
  4. ScienceDirect. Tobramycin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. PubChem. Tobramycin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Tobramycin ophthalmic solution [Product Label]. Fort Worth, Texas: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; 2012. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Four Times A Day
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Thrice A Day
26%
Once A Day
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Twice A Day
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Alternate Day
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Patient concerns

Eye is sore and itching. Have tried Tobacin drops. But no effect.

Dr. Richa Jain
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
use eyedrop refresh tears hrice daily

Shall I use Tobacin for 2 months old baby

Dr. Gopal Samdani
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dr need a provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or give opinion or advice medicine. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking into consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination and reports of investigations of patient. Final diagnosis is done after doing investigations if needed. Advice given without doing clinical examination and diagnosis can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please visit me or any other Paediatrician.
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Name: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.

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