Tobzee F Eye Drop
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Zee Laboratories |
Active Ingredient | Tobramycin (3mg) + Fluorometholone (1mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 420 |
FAQ
Can I stop using Tobzee F when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Tobzee F and finish the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start to feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Take your medicine for the duration as advised by your doctor.
How to use Tobzee F?
Wash your hands before using Tobzee F to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of a dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the Tobzee F. For using Tobzee F tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and place a drop of this medicine in the pouch.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tobzee F?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
Can the use of Tobzee F cause blurry vision?
Tobzee F can make your eyes blurred for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Tobzee F.
What if you forget to take Tobzee F?
If you miss a dose of Tobzee F, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Tobzee F Eye Drop Reviews
Tobzee F is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Tobzee F is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Tobzee F is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
How Tobzee F Eye Drop Works
Tobzee F is a combination of two medicines: Tobramycin and Fluorometholone. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Fluorometholone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
How to Use Tobzee F Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Benefits of Tobzee F Eye Drop
- In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections: Tobzee F is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Tobzee F. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Uses of Tobzee F Eye Drop
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Tobzee F Eye Drop Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tobzee F during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tobzee F may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tobzee F during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
References
- Tobramycin. Camberley: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 2001 [revised 26 Sep. 2017].
- MedIndia. Fluorometholone + Tobramycin.
- Fluorometholone. Marlow: Allergan Limited; 2003 [revised Sep. 2017].