Tobramycin

Last Reviewed: Apr 27, 2023

Tobramycin Pros and Cons

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Tobramycin ophthalmic is available as a lower-cost generic version.
It is effective in treating external infections of the eye and eyelid caused by susceptible organisms.
You need to apply tobramycin fewer times per day compared to some other eye medications.

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You need to apply tobramycin ophthalmic more often if you have a serious bacterial infection.
It can cause temporary blurry vision and eye irritation.
The ointment can be messy to use.