Bracin Eye Drops 5Ml

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Tobramycin

Used For

Eye Infection

How it works

Tobramycin is a potent, broad-spectrum, rapid working bactericidal aminoglycoside antibiotic. It exerts its primary effect on bacterial cells by inhibiting polypeptide assembly and synthesis on the ribosome.

Dosage

Tobramycin

Side Effects

• Eye irritation or feeling of having something in the eye • Inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye) (punctate keratitis) • Swollen / itchy eyelids • Eye redness • Increased tearing • skin rash • swelling of the face, hands or feet • wheezing, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath • severe and sudden onset of pinkish, itchy swellings on the skin, also called hives or nettlerash • loss of eyelashes • lightening of skin.

Drug Interactions

• Beta lactam type antibiotics that are used to treat infections of the eye, ear or the skin• Medicines that can lead to hearing loss• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics that are similar to tobramycin

Indication

It is used to treat bacterial infections of the external part of the eye.

When not to Use

Do not use this medicine if you have an allergy to: • Tobramycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics. • Any of the ingredients in the list.

Precaution

As with other antibiotic preparations, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, appropriate therapy should be initiated.

Warning 1

For topical opthalmic use only.

Warning 2

Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution.

Warning 3

Sensitivity to topically applied aminoglycosides may occur in some patients. If a sensitivity reaction to tobramycin occurs, discontinue use.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.