NEBRACIN - Tobramycin Eye Drops \ Eye Ointment

Composition w/v Eye Drops   Tobramycin (as sulphate) U.S.P (as sulphate) 0.3% Benzalkonium Chloride Solution I.P Equivalent to Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01% (As preservative)   Aqueous Base IP q.s. Composition w/v Eye Ointment   Tobramycin (as sulphate) U.S.P 0.3% w/w Sterile Paraffin base IP q.s. Dosage form Ophthalmic Solution, Ointment (Eye Drops, Eye Ointment) Category Antibiotic  Description Tobramycin is a water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic active against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive ophthalmic pathogens. Tobramycin is a drug of choice in corneal ulcers & in pseudomonas infections. Tobramycin inhibits the protein synthesis of bacterias. Indications Nebracin is a topical antibiotic indicated in the treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Dosage Eye drops In mild to moderate infection, instill one or two drops into the affected eye(s) every four hours. In severe infections, instill 2 drops into the eyes hourly until improvement following which treatment should be reduced prior to discontinuation. Eye ointment Apply a small ribbon (half inch) of Nebracin ointment into the affected eye(s) 1 to2 times a day or as directed by the physician.  Contraindications Nebracin ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of their components.  Adverse Reactions The most frequent adverse reactions to Nebracin ophthalmic solution are localized ocular toxicity and hypersensitivity including lid itching and swelling and conjunctival erythema.  Storage Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light. Presentation NEBRACIN Eye drop is available in sterile plastic bottle of 5 ml. NEBRACIN Eye ointment is available in sterile tube of 3 g.