Tobacin 20mg Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain (e.g., meningitis), blood, abdominal organs, and some others.

Tobacin 20mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Tobacin Injection

Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Tobacin Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Tobacin 20mg Injection 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.

Side effects of Tobacin Injection

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 Tobacin

Upset stomach
Eye irritation
Burning sensation
Eye redness
Eye itching

How to use Tobacin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Tobacin 20mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tobacin 20mg Injection 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tobacin 20mg Injection 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.

Driving

SAFE

Tobacin 20mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tobacin 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tobacin 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Tobacin 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Inform your doctor if you experience any hearing loss, sensation of ringing in the ears, or dizziness and unsteadiness.
Can I stop taking Tobacin 20mg Injection when I feel better?
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Tobacin 20mg Injection 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 it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Aminoglycosides

Patient concerns

Eye is sore and itching. Have tried Tobacin drops. But no effect.

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

use eyedrop refresh tears hrice daily

Shall I use Tobacin for 2 months old baby

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or give opinion or advice medicine. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking into consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination and reports of investigations of patient. Final diagnosis is done after doing investigations if needed. Advice given without doing clinical examination and diagnosis can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please visit me or any other Paediatrician.

FAQs

Is Tobacin 20mg Injection safe?

exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How is Tobacin 20mg Injection administered?

Tobacin 20mg Injection should be administered into a vein (intravenously) under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Tobacin 20mg Injection.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, Tobacin 20mg Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Tobacin 20mg Injection can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tobacin 20mg Injection?

Keep this medicine 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. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Is Tobacin 20mg Injection effective?

Tobacin 20mg Injection 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 Tobacin 20mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I don't get better after using Tobacin 20mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, consult your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. The doctor may modify the dose or suggest an alternative medicine.

Does Tobacin 20mg Injection have a steroid in it?

No, Tobacin 20mg Injection 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. Tobacin 20mg Injection may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.

What bacteria does Tobacin 20mg Injection kill?

Tobacin 20mg Injection is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Tobacin 20mg Injection must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Tobacin 20mg Injection 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.

How long should you use Tobacin 20mg Injection?

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.

How should Tobacin 20mg Injection 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.

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