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About Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml
Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml belongs to ophthalmic eye medications primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce swelling, itching, and redness. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a common bacterial eye infection associated with the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid.
Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml is a combination of two drugs, namely: Tobramycin (antibiotic) and Fluorometholone (corticosteroid). Tobramycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, it destroys bacteria. Fluorometholone belongs to the class of steroids that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, reduces the redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections.
Use Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience eye irritation, eye redness, itchy or swollen eyelids, mild burning or stinging sensation in the eye, or eye discomfort. Most of these side effects of Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml. Drive only if your vision is clear as Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml and other eye drops.
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Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml contains Tobramycin and Fluorometholone used to treat bacterial eye infections. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, it destroys bacteria. Fluorometholone is a corticosteroid that inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, reduces the redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections.
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If you are allergic to Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml. Drive only if your vision is clear as Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml and cause eye infections.
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Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml contains Tobramycin and Fluorometholone. Tobramycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, destroys bacteria. Fluorometholone belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. Thereby, reduces the redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections.
You are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that changes the colour of the contact lens as it may be absorbed by soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye, especially if you have disorders of the cornea (transparent layer at the front of the eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml.
Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
You are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 5 minutes between using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml and other eye drops. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml.
Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml is not used to treat fungal infection in the eye. Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml is only used to treat bacterial eye infections.
You are not recommended to stop using Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, use Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Tobfen F Ophthalmic Suspension 5 ml, please consult your doctor.
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Bacterial eye infections: The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that spread by secretions of the eye. Symptoms include redness, itchy, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye, a bump on the eyelid, is also a common eye condition. Keratitis, inflammation of the cornea, occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.
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