Tobramycin for Dogs, Cats & Horses - Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% (5 ml) - [Eye Health]

Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP, is a sterile, topical antibiotic solution for the treatment of external ophthalmic infections in cats, dogs, and horses. The active ingredient, Tobramycin, is a water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic that is effective against a wide array of gram-negative and gram-positive ophthalmic pathogens.

Key Benefits

• Treats eye infections in cats, dogs, and horses
• Effective against a wide array of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria

How It Works

Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP, is effective against susceptible microorganisms, including: Staphylococci, such as S. aureus and S. epidermidis (coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative), as well as penicillin-resistant strains; Streptococci including some of the Group A-beta-hemolytic species, some nonhemolytic species, and some Streptococcus pneumoniae; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenzae and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus and some Neisseria species. Bacterial susceptibility studies demonstrate that in some cases, microorganisms resistant to gentamicin retain susceptibility to Tobramycin.

Indications

Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution, USP is a topical antibiotic indicated in the treatment of external infections of the eyeand its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Appropriate monitoring of bacterial response to topical antibiotic therapyshould accompany the use of Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution, USP.

• Use according to your veterinarian's instructions.
• Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the surface of your pet's eye.

Tip: Adjust the dosage suggested below based on your veterinarian's recommendations.

Cautions:

Safe use in pregnant pets or pets intended for breeding has not been proven. If your pet's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP, is for topical ophthalmic use only. It is not for injection into the eye. Sensitivity to topically applied aminoglycosides may occur in some pets. If your pet has a reaction to Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3%, discontinue use and consult your veterinarian.

Contraindications:

Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution, USP is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of itscomponents.

Warnings:

For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only - Not For Injection Into The Eye

Sensitivity to topically applied aminoglycosides may occur in some patients. If a sensitivity reaction to TobramycinOphthalmic Solution, USP 0.3% occurs, discontinue use.

Precautions

As with other antibiotic preparations, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. Ifsuperinfection occurs, appropriate therapy should be initiated. Cross-sensitivity to other aminoglycoside antibiotics mayoccur; if hypersensitivity develops with this product, discontinue use and institute appropriate therapy. Patients should beadvised not to wear contact lenses if they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.

Storage:

Store at 36°-77°F (2°-25°C).