Tobramycin+fluorometholone
About
Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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.
Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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 Tobramycin+fluorometholone as prescribed by your doctor. Tobramycin+fluorometholone is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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 Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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 Tobramycin+fluorometholone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tobramycin+fluorometholone is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Tobramycin+fluorometholone. Drive only if your vision is clear as Tobramycin+fluorometholone may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Tobramycin+fluorometholone and other eye drops.
Uses of Tobramycin+fluorometholone
Medicinal Benefits
Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Tobramycin+fluorometholone
- Eye irritation
- Eye redness
- Itchy or swollen eyelids
- Mild burning or stinging sensation in the eye
- Eye discomfort
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Tobramycin+fluorometholone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tobramycin+fluorometholone is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Tobramycin+fluorometholone. Drive only if your vision is clear as Tobramycin+fluorometholone may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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 Tobramycin+fluorometholone and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Tobramycin+fluorometholone and cause eye infections.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Tobramycin+fluorometholone may interact with anti-HIV drugs (cobicistat, ritonavir).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma or cataracts, inform your doctor before using Tobramycin+fluorometholone.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Tobramycin+fluorometholone is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Tobramycin+fluorometholone.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Tobramycin+fluorometholone is prescribed to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionTobramycin+fluorometholone is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionTobramycin+fluorometholone may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
Liver
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Tobramycin+fluorometholone in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Tobramycin+fluorometholone in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
cautionTobramycin+fluorometholone is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Sleep for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
- Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes if you have undergone any eye surgery for at least 2 weeks.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
- Eat foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids such as sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, trout, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
- Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.
- Maintain a diet rich in antioxidants such as dark-green leafy vegetables, whole grains, citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc.
- Avoid consumption of processed foods such as high-fat meats, sugary foods, dairy products, and fast foods as they may increase inflammation.
Special Advise
- Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Tobramycin+fluorometholone as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lenses.
- If the infection persists or worsens after 7 days of using Tobramycin+fluorometholone, please consult an eye specialist.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
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.
FAQs
Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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 Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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 Tobramycin+fluorometholone and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Tobramycin+fluorometholone. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Tobramycin+fluorometholone.
Tobramycin+fluorometholone 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 Tobramycin+fluorometholone and other eye drops. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Tobramycin+fluorometholone.
Tobramycin+fluorometholone is not used to treat fungal infection in the eye. Tobramycin+fluorometholone is only used to treat bacterial eye infections.
You are not recommended to stop using Tobramycin+fluorometholone without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, use Tobramycin+fluorometholone for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Tobramycin+fluorometholone, please consult your doctor.
