Tobrex Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Tobrex may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Tobrex - for the Consumer

Tobrex Drops

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Tobrex Drops:

Burning or stinging in the eye.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); eye or eyelid swelling, itching, or redness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Tobrex Ointment

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Tobrex Ointment:

Blurred vision; burning or stinging in the eye.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; continued redness, burning, or itching of the eye or eyelid; eye pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Tobrex Side Effects - for the Professional

Tobrex

The most frequent adverse reactions to Tobrex Ophthalmic Solution are hypersensitivity and localized ocular toxicity, including lid itching and swelling, and conjunctival erythema. These reactions occur in less than three of 100 patients treated with Tobrex. Similar reactions may occur with the topical use of other aminoglycoside antibiotics. Other adverse reactions have not been reported from Tobrex (tobramycin ophthalmic solution) 0.3% therapy; however, if topical ocular tobramycin is administered concomitantly with systemic aminoglycoside antibiotics, care should be taken to monitor the total serum concentration.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Ocular

Ocular side effects of tobramycin ophthalmic include eyelid itching and swelling. Conjunctival erythema has also been reported.

Hypersensitivity

A case of allergic conjunctivitis and blepharitis associated with tobramycin ophthalmic ointment has been reported. Hypersensitivity was confirmed by patch testing.

Tobramycin ophthalmic has been associated with hypersensitivity reactions.

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