Tobrimed (Eye Ointment)

Tobrimed (Eye Ointment)
(Tobramycin)

 

COMPOSITION
Each g contains tobramycin 3.0 mg.

THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
- Blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, keratitis, endophthalmitis, dacryocystitis, meibomitis;
- Prophylaxis of postoperative infectious complications following ophthalmosurgery.

 CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to Tobramycin and other aminoglycosides;
- Pregnancy and lactation (breast feeding);
- Infancy.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Burning, tingling and itching have been reported in 15% cases.
Hyperemia of eye mucous membrane, sensation of foreign body, lacrimation have been reported in 1-5% cases.
Keratitis, blepharitis, edema of eyelids, pain in eyes, chemosis, crystal precipitation, cornea ulceration have been reported in less than 1% cases.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Put into a conjunctive sac (a cavity between back surface of eyelids and a front surface of eyebulb) a 2.5 cm stripe of an ointment 2-3 times a day; in case of acute infection every 3-4 h until clinical effect occurs, then reduce a dose.

DRUG INTERACTIONS
Co-administration with other systemic aminoglycoside antibiotics may enhance systemic adverse effects (nephrotoxic, ototoxic action, disbalance of mineral metabolism and hemopoiesis).

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Application during pregnancy and lactation is contraindicated.

MANUFACTURED FORM
5 g in an aluminum tube in a carton box with an insert