Tobrex: Antibiotic Eye Drops for Bacterial Infections

Tobrex is an antibiotic eye drop medication that is used to treat bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis.

Tobrex FAQ

What is Tobrex used for?

You may need to read it again. Tobrex is used to treat bacterial infections of the external part of the eye. Tobrex contains tobramycin which is an "aminoglycoside" antibiotic. Before prescribing Tobrex, your doctor will have examined your eye (s) and decided that Tobrex is the right medicine for you.

What is the difference between Tobrex & tobramycin?

Tobramycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Tobrex (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Tobrex will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye. Tobrex is for use in treating only bacterial infections. Tobrex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How do I know if Tobrex is right for me?

Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again. Tobrex is used to treat bacterial infections of the external part of the eye. Tobrex contains tobramycin which is an "aminoglycoside" antibiotic. Before prescribing Tobrex, your doctor will have examined your eye(s) and decided that Tobrex is the right medicine for you.

What is Tobrex eye ointment?

Tobrex Eye Ointment comes in a 3.5 g aluminium tube and plastic cap. The active ingredient in Tobrex Eye Drops is tobramycin 3.0 mg in 1 mL (0.3%). Tobrex Eye Drops also contain: purified water. The pH range of Tobrex Eye Drops is between 7.0 and 8.0. The active ingredient in Tobrex Eye Ointment is tobramycin 3 mg in 1 g (0.3).

What are the excipients of Tobrex (tobramycin) eye drops & ointment?

For the full list of excipients, see Section 6.1 List of excipients. TOBREX (tobramycin) 0.3% Eye Drops and TOBREX (tobramycin) 0.3% Eye Ointment (TOBREX) are sterile topical antibiotic formulations prepared specifically for topical therapy of bacterial eye infections. TOBREX Eye Drops has a pH range between 7.0 and 8.0.