Tobhit 3% Ointment
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Maksun Biotech Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Tobramycin (3% w/w) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Aminoglycosides |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS |
Action Class | Aminoglycosides |
User Rating | 5.0 |
User Reviews | 314 |
FAQ
Tobhit 3% Ointment Reviews
Tobhit 3% stops the growth of bacteria and thereby helps to cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other eye medication. 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.
Tobhit 3% will not work for eye infections that are not caused by bacteria (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 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 when first used. Therefore, do not drive immediately after administering this medicine. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have an active eye infection.
How Tobhit 3% Ointment Works
How to Use Tobhit 3% Ointment
Benefits of Tobhit 3% Ointment
- In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections: Tobhit 3% 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, or soreness caused due to eye 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.
Uses of Tobhit 3% Ointment
- Bacterial skin infections
- Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Tobhit 3% Ointment Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Can I stop taking Tobhit 3% when I feel better?
- You have been prescribed Tobhit 3% for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
- Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
- 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.
- Treatment should be continued until at least two days after the condition has resolved.
- Take care to avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Tobhit 3% may cause damage to cornea on long-term use.
- It should be applied to the affected areas, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
- It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reaction.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
References
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