Tobracad

Zydus Cadila

Composition for Tobracad Products

Tobracad Products are primarily used for

Bacterial eye infections

About Tobracad Products

Uses of Tobracad Products

Tobramycin is used in the treatment of Bacterial eye infections.

Tobracad Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Tobracad are Eye irritation, Burning sensation, Eye redness, Eye itching.

How Tobracad Products work

Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Patient Concerns about Tobracad Products

Frequently asked questions about Tobracad Products

Frequently asked questions about Tobramycin

Q. Does Tobracad Eye Drop have a steroid in it?
No, Tobracad Eye Drop 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. Tobracad Eye Drop may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Q. What bacteria does Tobracad Eye Drop kill?
Tobracad Eye Drop is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobracad Eye Drop must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobracad Eye Drop 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.
Q. How long should you use Tobracad Eye Drop?
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.
Q. How should Tobracad Eye Drop be used?
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.
Q. Is Tobracad Eye Drop effective?
Tobracad Eye Drop 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 Tobracad Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Tobracad Eye Drop?
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.
Q. Can I stop using Tobracad Eye Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Tobracad Eye Drop 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.
Q. Does Tobracad Eye Drop have a steroid in it?
No, Tobracad Eye Drop 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. Tobracad Eye Drop may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.
Q. What bacteria does Tobracad Eye Drop kill?
Tobracad Eye Drop is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobracad Eye Drop must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobracad Eye Drop 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.
Q. How long should you use Tobracad Eye Drop?
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.
Q. How should Tobracad Eye Drop be used?
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.

Products for Tobracad

Tobracad Eye Drop
packet of 5 ml Eye Drop
Zydus Cadila
36
8% off
MRP
39
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