Toba Eye Drop

Uses:

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Directions For Use:

• Your doctor has prescribed Toba Eye Drop to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• Toba Eye Drop 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.

Side Effects:

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 Toba

• Eye irritation
• Burning sensation
• Eye redness
• Eye itching

Warning & Precautions:

• Use Toba eye drop as instructed by your doctor.
• Follow directions carefully and do not miss an application.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying.
• Close your eyes for 2 - 3 minutes and do not blink or squeeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes with the dropper. The dropper must be kept clean to avoid infections.

FAQs:

Q. Does Toba Eye Drop have a steroid in it?
No, Toba Eye Drop 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. Toba Eye Drop may be combined with steroids such as dexamethasone.

Q. What bacteria does Toba Eye Drop kill?
Toba Eye Drop is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Toba Eye Drop must be used only against susceptible bacteria. A whole gamut of bacteria that can be killed by Toba Eye Drop 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.

Q. How long should you use Toba Eye Drop?
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.