Tobrex 2X
Tobrex 2X: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Tobrex 2X
ATX code: S01AA12
Active ingredient: tobramycin (tobramycin)
Manufacturer: Alcon-cusi, SA (Spain)
Description and photo update: 2018-21-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 169 rubles.
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Tobrex 2X is an antibiotic, aminoglycoside.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - eye drops: colorless or light brownish viscous liquid, transparent or opalescent (5 ml each in a Drop Tainer dropper bottle, 1 bottle in a cardboard box).
Composition of 1 ml solution:
- active substance: tobramycin - 3 mg;
- auxiliary components: mannitol, trometamol, xanthan gum, boric acid, polysorbate-80, benzododecinium bromide, sulfuric acid and (or) sodium hydroxide, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The active ingredient of the drug is tobramycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the aminoglycoside group. It has a bactericidal effect, interferes with protein synthesis, and violates the permeability of the cytoplasmic membrane of a microbial cell.
Pharmacokinetics
Systemic absorption of the drug when applied topically is low.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Tobrex 2X is indicated for the prevention of postoperative infections, as well as for the treatment of the following infectious diseases of the eye and its appendages:
- conjunctivitis;
- blepharitis;
- keratoconjunctivitis;
- blepharoconjunctivitis;
- iridocyclitis;
- keratitis.
Contraindications
Tobrex 2X is contraindicated in patients with increased sensitivity to its components.
Instructions for use of Tobrex 2X: method and dosage
Eye drops Tobrex 2X are applied topically, instilling 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 2 times a day with an interval of 12 hours. Duration of treatment is 7 days.
In case of an acute inflammatory process on the first day of the course, the drug is used 1 drop 4 times a day, starting from day 2 - 2 times a day.
Before use, it is recommended to turn the tightly closed bottle over and shake once.
Tobrex 2X for children over 1 year old is prescribed in the same doses as for adults.
Side effects
The following undesirable effects may develop: allergic reaction (itching, conjunctival hyperemia, lacrimation), erythema and swelling of the eyelids, conjunctival edema, discomfort or foreign body sensation in the eye, burning in the eye, blepharitis, keratitis, eye pain, chemosis, crystal deposition, ulceration of the cornea.
Overdose
Due to the low systemic absorption of the drug when applied topically, overdose is unlikely.
special instructions
Prolonged drug therapy can lead to the growth of refractory microorganisms (including fungi). If superinfection occurs, appropriate therapy is recommended.
The preservative (benzododecinium bromide) contained in the preparation can be absorbed by contact lenses, and therefore, they should be removed before instillation and not worn within 15 minutes after it.
After each use of drops, the bottle must be closed.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
There is no information on the effect of Tobrex 2X on the ability to drive vehicles and other complex mechanisms that require the speed of psychomotor reactions.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Due to the lack of sufficient experience in the use of the drug in pregnant and lactating women, its use in these groups of patients is allowed only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus or child.
Pediatric use
Perhaps the appointment of Tobrex 2X for children over 1 year old.
Drug interactions
With the combined use of Tobrex 2X eye drops with systemic aminoglycosides, systemic side effects may increase.
Analogs
The analogues of Tobrex 2X are Bramitob, Brulamycin, Tobi, Tobramycin-Gobbi, Tobriss, Tobropt, Tobrosopt.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at temperatures between 5 and 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years. After opening the bottle - 4 weeks.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Dispensed by prescription.
Reviews of Tobrex 2X
There are no reviews of Tobrex 2X on the Web.
Price for Tobrex 2X in pharmacies
Estimated price for Tobrex 2X, 0.3% eye drops, 5 ml - 200 rubles.
Tobrex 2X: prices in online pharmacies
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Tobrex 2X 0.3% eye drops 5 ml 1 pc. 169 RUB Buy |
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Tobrex 2X eye drops 0.3% 5ml 173 r Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
