Tobrex Eye Drops treat eye infections. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.

Tobrex Eye Drops are usually applied every 4 to 8 hours and usually applied twice daily. To instill the Tobrex eye drops, follow these steps: follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Check the dropper tip to ensure it is not chipped or cracked.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else; eye drops and droppers must be kept clean.
• While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket.
• Hold the dropper (tip down) with the other hand as close to the eye as possible without touching it.
• While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid. Remove your index finger from the lower eyelid.
• Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids.
• Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure.
• Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
• If you are to use more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before instilling the next drop.
• Replace and tighten the cap on the dropper bottle. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
• Wash your hands to remove any medication.

Before using Tobrex Eye Drops, tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you are allergic to it, other antibiotics or other drugs,
• Prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other eye medications and vitamins,
• If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding,
• If you wear soft contact lenses. 

Tobrex Eye Drops have common side effects. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Increased watering of the eyes
• Itching, redness, or swelling of the eyes or eyelids
• Painful irritation of the clear front part of the eye.

Why is Tobrex Eye Drops prescribed?

Tobrex Eye Drops are used to treat bacterial eye infections. 

What should you avoid while using Tobrex Eye Drops?

Tobrex Eye Drops may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.

Avoid wearing contact lenses until you no longer have symptoms of the eye infection.

What side effects can Tobrex Eye Drops cause?

• Eyelid itching and swelling
• Eye redness.