Tomycin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tomycin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE
Tomycin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Tomycin 0.30% Eye Ointment
Introduction
Tomycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (eg. conjunctivitis) and the eyelids (e.g. blepharitis). It may also help to prevent an infection after an eye injury or surgery.
Tomycin stops the growth of bacteria and thereby...
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Uses of Tomycin
Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Tomycin
Common
Eye irritation
Burning sensation
How to use Tomycin
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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in...
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How Tomycin works
Tomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This treats your eye infection.
What if you forget to take Tomycin?
If you miss a dose of Tomycin, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Tomycin to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Tomycin may cause damage to 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.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Brief Description
Indication
Ocular infection, bacterial eye infection
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Ocular infections
Adult: As eye drop: Mild to moderate infections: Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye every 4 hr.
Severe infections:...
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Child Dose
Ophthalmic
Ocular infections
Child: >1 yr: As eye drop: Mild to moderate infections: Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye every 4 hr.
Severe infe...
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Contraindication
This eye drop is contraindicated in epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella and other viral disease of the corn...
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Mode of Action
Tobramycin acts by binding to 30S ribosomal subunits thus interfering with bacterial protein synthesis. It is active against many aerobic gram-negativ...
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Precaution
May result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. Patient Counselling This drug may cause temporary blurred vision, if affected, ...
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Side Effect
Localized ocular toxicity and hypersensitivity, including increased lacrimation, itching and edema of eyelid, and conjunctival erythema (<3%)
Sensi...
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Interaction
Increased nephrotoxicity or ototoxicity with etacrynic acid, furosemide, other aminoglycosides, cefalotin, cisplatin, vancomycin, piperacillin, ciclos...
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