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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Composition :

TOBRAMYCIN-0.3%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Vee Remedies

Consume Type :

EYE/EAR

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Palam Enclave, Behind Ranjan Plaza, Mohali, Zirakpur, Punjab
Other Info - VET0079

FAQs

Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml contains tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic that kills the infection-causing bacteria. Thereby it effectively treats various bacterial eye/ear infections.

Please do not discontinue or stop using Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml until the course advised by the doctor has been completed. If you stop taking Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml too soon, your symptoms may recur.

It would help if you didn't use the Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml for more than the prescribed duration. Please reach out to the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if it becomes worse.

Wearing contact lenses during treatment is not recommended unless advised by the doctor. Remove contact lenses before instilling the drops into the eye and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. However, it is advisable to limit or avoid alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may cause blurred vision temporarily after using the drops in the eye. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information about the usage of Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml in patients with liver disease is available. Please consult your physician. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited information about the usage of Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml in patients with kidney disease is available. Please consult your physician. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml.

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Children

Caution

Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.

About Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml

Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial eye and ear infections. Bacterial eye infection occurs when pathogenic bacteria enter any eye portion, including the eyeball, conjunctiva, and cornea. An ear infection occurs when bacteria invade the middle or outer ear, causing pain and inflammation.

Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml contains tobramycin, which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus, Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml treats bacterial eye/ear infections.

Use the Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as discomfort, irritation, and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.s

Do not use Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its components or other aminoglycoside antibiotics (neomycin, paromomycin, kanamycin). Talk to your doctor if your condition did not improve even after using Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml for a week or if it worsens. Do not use the Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye/ear or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate the contents. Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml

Bacterial eye/ear infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml contains tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic that kills the infection-causing bacteria. Thereby it effectively treats various bacterial eye/ear infections.

Directions for Use

Wash your hands before and after use. Use the dropper provided by the pack to instil the drops into the eye/ear. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye/ear or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate the solution.

Side Effects of Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml

  • Application site discomfort
  • Application site irritation
  • Stinging sensation

Drug Warnings

Do not use Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml if you are allergic to any of the components present in Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml. Before using Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml, inform your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure), eye injury, eye or ear surgery, hearing problems (cytotoxicity), or a perforated eardrum and chronic otitis media. Notify the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment. Before taking the Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml, notify your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are now taking to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Coadministration of cidofovir with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml can cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with succinylcholine can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Suxamethonium and Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
TobramycinTubocurarine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Using Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with tubocurarine can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and Tubocurarine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Coadministration of Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with Tenofovir disoproxil can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir disoproxil with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking Furosemide with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml can increase the risk of hearing loss and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and Furosemide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TobramycinMannitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking mannitol with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml can increase the risk of hearing loss and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and Mannitol together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking deferasirox with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with Deferasirox together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TobramycinFoscarnet
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Combining Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with Foscarnet can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml and foscarnet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, swelling, sudden weight gain or weight loss, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, seizures, pounding heart beats, dizziness or chest pain contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Coadministration of Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml with Colistin can increase the blood levels and risk of Colistin side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Colistin and Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience, shortness of breath, muscle pain, dizziness, or palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml:
Taking tacrolimus with Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml may increase risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tacrolimus and Vetob Eye/Ear Drop 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Special Advise

  • Do not touch the tip of the dropper/tube as it may contaminate the contents.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Eye infections:

  • Get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night to renew your eyes.
  • It would help to wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice daily. If you have had eye surgery, wait at least two weeks before washing your eyes.
  • Take care of your health, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and rest well.
  • Regularly wash your hands. Keep unclean hands away from your eyes.
  • Do not rub your eyes.
  • Eyeliner, mascara, and kohl should not be shared.
  • Wipe your eyes and face with clean towels or tissues at all times.
  • Suppose you wear contact lenses; clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
  • Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods.
  • Blink frequently to aid in the spread of hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.

 

Ear infections:

  • Immunity aids in the prevention of infection. To strengthen your immune system, include fruits and vegetables, high-quality proteins, and whole wheat grains in your diet.
  • Avoid consuming foods you are allergic to, as they can cause the body to produce excessive mucus, resulting in inflammation.
  • Avoid getting shampoo, soap, and water in the ear because they can cause itching.
  • Poking or scratching the ear can cause damage to the ear canal, resulting in inflammation.
  • Quit or limit the intake of caffeine and alcohol.

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