Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm

Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any eye part, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea.

Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm treats bacterial eye infections.

Use Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm are eye irritation, feeling of having something in the eye, swollen/itchy eyelids, eye redness, increased tearing and inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye). Most of these side effects fade away gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is for ophthalmic (eye) use only; do not inject or swallow. Do not use Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are allergic to tobramycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or any components in Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, notify your doctor. Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm may temporarily blur your vision; therefore, wait until your vision is back to normal before using any machinery or driving.

Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye(s). Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm contains tobramycin which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm effectively treats bacterial eye infections.

• Eye irritation
• A feeling of having something in the eye
• Inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye)
• Swollen / itchy eyelids
• Eye redness
• Increased tearing

Do not use if you are allergic to tobramycin, another aminoglycoside antibiotic, or any of the components of Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. You may have temporary blurred vision after using Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm; consequently, wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery. Before using Toactin Eye Ointment 5 gm, notify your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery.

Drug-Drug interactions: Relevant interactions not found/established.

Drug-Food interactions: Relevant interactions not found/established.

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• Get at least eight hours of sleep each night to naturally refresh your eyes.
• Wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice daily. If you had eye surgery, wash your eyes after two weeks.
• Take care of your health by eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest.
• If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
• Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods. For every 20 minutes, take a break.
• Blink frequently to aid in transmitting hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.

Do not touch the tip of the dropper/tube as it may contaminate the contents.

Bacterial eye infections: Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea. The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that is spread by eye secretions. Symptoms include redness, itchiness, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye is a bump on the eyelid, which is also a common eye condition. Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea that occurs due to frequent use of contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.