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Tobram Eye/Ear Drops

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Tobram Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic instilled in the eye to treat bacterial infections of the eye (e.g., conjunctivitis). Additionally, it may be instilled in the ear to treat bacterial infections of the ear (e.g., otitis externa).

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 13 Jul 2026 | 01:01 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Tobramycin (0.3% w/v)

Marketer

Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Tobram Eye/Ear Drops also helps prevent an infection after eye/ear injury or surgery. It fights the infection by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to resolve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye/ear. Wait for at least 5 minutes before applying any other medication to the same eye/ear. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.


It is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye/ear infections (e.g., viral) and therefore should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.


Common side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye/ear irritation, burning sensation, itching, and redness after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause some short-term blurring of vision. Therefore, do not drive immediately after administering this medicine in the eye. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine for an eye infection.

Uses of Tobram Eye/Ear Drops

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
  • Bacterial eye/ear infections

Benefits of Tobram Eye/Ear Drops

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Tobram Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Bacterial eye/ear infections
Tobram Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching, soreness or ear discharge caused due to eye/ear infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Tobram Eye/Ear Drops

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tobram
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Tobram Eye/Ear Drops

This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Tobram Eye/Ear Drops works

Tobram Eye/Ear Drops is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

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Quick tips

  • Do not skip any doses, and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Tobram Eye/Ear Drops may cause damage to the cornea on long-term use.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • A stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
  • Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

No interaction found/established
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tobram Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tobram Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Tobram Eye/Ear Drops alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

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Liver

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Frequently asked questions

Tobram Eye/Ear Drops is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tobram Eye/Ear Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
No, you should not stop using Tobram Eye/Ear Drops suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. You may experience improvement in your symptoms before the infection is completely cleared. Therefore, for better results, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and, hence, prevent complete healing.
If you forget to use Tobram Eye/Ear Drops, do not worry and continue using Tobram Eye/Ear Drops as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
Use of Tobram Eye/Ear Drops should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Tobram Eye/Ear Drops or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Tobram Eye/Ear Drops for the first time, consult your doctor.
Keep Tobram Eye/Ear Drops in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.
No, Tobram Eye/Ear Drops alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Tobram Eye/Ear Drops may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Tobram Eye/Ear Drops is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobram Eye/Ear Drops must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobram Eye/Ear Drops includes S. aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenzae, H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.
The doctor will decide the duration of treatment, which will depend on the severity of the infection. For instance, if you have a mild to moderate eye infection, your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops, 4 times a day. In severe infections, you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down; avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.
No, Tobram Eye/Ear Drops alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Tobram Eye/Ear Drops may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
No, Tobram Eye/Ear Drops alone does not have steroids in it. It is an antibiotic, which means that it is effective against bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral or fungal infections and hence should not be used in these kinds of infections. Tobram Eye/Ear Drops may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Tobram Eye/Ear Drops is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobram Eye/Ear Drops must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobram Eye/Ear Drops includes S. Aureus and S. epidermidis, some species of Streptococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenza, and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, and some Neisseria species. Your doctor will evaluate whether this medicine is suitable for your condition.
The doctor will decide the duration of treatment which will depend on the severity of infection. For instance, if you have mild to moderate eye infection, your doctor will advise 1-2 eye drops, 4 times a day, usually. In severe infections, you may be prescribed 2 drops every hour. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
You should wash your hands before using the eye drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anywhere else. Tilt your head slightly and instill one drop. Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, avoid blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.
Tobram Eye/Ear Drops is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tobram Eye/Ear Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
No, do not stop taking Tobram Eye/Ear Drops without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

4,6- disubstituted 2- deoxystreptamines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Aminoglycosides

References

  1. MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Aminoglycosides. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1516.
  2. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Aminoglycosides & Spectinomycin. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 812.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1371-72.
  4. ScienceDirect. Tobramycin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. PubChem. Tobramycin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Tobramycin ophthalmic solution [Product Label]. Fort Worth, Texas: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; 2012. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:
  7. Vee Remedies: Tobramycin [Product Information]. [Accessed 7 Apr. 2025] (online) Available from:
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