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Tocin D Eye Ointment



Uses of Tocin D Eye Ointment


Side effects of Tocin D Eye Ointment

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 Tocin D

  • Eye irritation
  • Burning sensation

How to use Tocin D Eye Ointment

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 tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

How Tocin D Eye Ointment works

Tocin D Eye Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Dexamethasone and Tobramycin. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tocin D Eye Ointment 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
Tocin D Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Tocin D Eye Ointment is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Tocin D Eye Ointment may cause dizziness (vertigo). Changes in your eyesight or muscle weakness may also happen. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Tocin D Eye Ointment
₹16.3/Eye Ointment
Tobracid DM Eye Ointment
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₹26.8/eye ointment
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Tobram D Eye Ointment
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₹31.2/eye ointment
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Freydex Ointment
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₹34/eye ointment
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Tobagram D Eye Ointment
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₹75/eye ointment
131% costlier

Quick tips

  • Tocin D Eye Ointment is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
  • It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. 
  • Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. 
  • Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
  • It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reaction.
  • Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

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References

  1. Bell Pharma. Tobazon Eye Drops (Tobramycin + Socdium Chloride + Benzalkonium Chloride Solution + Sterile Aqueous Base). [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Dexamethasone + Tobramycin. 2016. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Dexamethasone + Tobramycin. 2019. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Medscape. Dexamethasone + Tobramycin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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