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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It helps by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection. This medicine is not practical for treating viral infections. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye discomfort, irritation, eye pain, and a stinging sensation.

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Composition :

TOBRAMYCIN-0.3%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sunways (India) Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections. Bacterial eye infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade any part of the eye, such as the eyeball, conjunctiva, or cornea.

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus, Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml treats bacterial eye infections.

Use Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml are eye irritation, feeling of having something in the eye, swollen/itchy eyelids, eye redness, increased tearing and inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye). Most of these side effects fade away gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic (eye) use only; do not inject or swallow. Do not use Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to tobramycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or any components in Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, notify your doctor. Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml may temporarily blur your vision; therefore, wait until your vision is back to normal before using any machinery or driving.

Uses of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml are as follows:<br/>• Bacterial eye infections: Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat external infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria.<br/>• Corneal Ulcers: Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is used in combination with other antibiotics to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.<br/>• Eye Injuries or Foreign Body Removal: Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is used to prevent infection in case of eye injury or after removal of foreign body from the eye.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Not for injection.
  • Do not touch the dropper tip or other dispensing tip to any surface since this may contaminate solution.

Medicinal Benefits

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye(s). Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml contains tobramycin which works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml effectively treats bacterial eye infections.

How Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml Works

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml treats bacterial eye infections.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml
Managing Medication-Related Skin Allergies: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • If you experience signs of skin allergies such as redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication, contact your doctor right away.
  • To alleviate skin allergy symptoms, your doctor may change your medication regimen or offer tailored medication management advice.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe drugs to relieve discomfort.
  • Cool compresses or calamine lotion can help relieve redness and itching on the afflicted skin area.
  • Staying hydrated by consuming plenty of water can help relieve discomfort.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

What if I have taken an overdose of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml

Overdose of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml may cause black, tarry stools, chest pain or tightness, continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears, feeling of fullness in the ears. If an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical help.

Drug Warnings

Do not use if you are allergic to tobramycin, another aminoglycoside antibiotic, or any of the components of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor. You may have temporary blurred vision after using Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml; consequently, wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery. Before using Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml, notify your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Coadministration of cidofovir with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml can cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
TobramycinDoxacurium chloride
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How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml with doxacurium chloride can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml and Doxacurium chloride, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Furosemide with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of hearing loss and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml and Furosemide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TobramycinFoscarnet
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How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Combining Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml with Foscarnet can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml and foscarnet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, swelling, sudden weight gain or weight loss, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, seizures, pounding heart beats, dizziness or chest pain contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Using Atracurium with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of respiratory depression (breathing disorder).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml and Atracurium, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Using Botulinum toxin and Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml together may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Botulinum toxin and Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience excessive muscle weakness or trouble breathing, swallowing, or speaking. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Using Vecuronium with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of respiratory depression(hypoventilation).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml with Vecuronium can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Coadministration of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml with Sirolimus can cause an increased risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sirolimus and Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, fluid retention, swelling, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
TobramycinCisatracurium
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How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Combining Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml together with cisatracurium can increase the neuromuscular blocking effects( disorder that effects nerves and muscles) of cisatracurium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cisatracurium and Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have any of these symptoms - having trouble breathing contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking deferasirox with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml with Deferasirox together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Get at least eight hours of sleep each night to naturally refresh your eyes.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least twice or thrice daily. If you had eye surgery, wash your eyes after two weeks.
  • Take care of your health by eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest.
  • If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace them more frequently. Never share your contact lenses. Always wash your hands before and after inserting and removing contact lenses.
  • Avoid gazing at digital screens for extended periods. For every 20 minutes, take a break.
  • Blink frequently to aid in transmitting hydrating substances like mucus and tears across the eyes.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision. Wait until your vision returns to normal before driving or operating any machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Limited information about the use of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml in patients suffering from liver impairment is available. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available about the use of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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FAQs

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of bacterial eye infections.

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml contains tobramycin, an antibiotic that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria. Thus Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml treats bacterial eye infections.

If you mistakenly put too many eye drops in your eye(s), rinse them promptly with lukewarm water.

Even if your symptoms improve, you must continue to use Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml for the indicated treatment period. If you quit using Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml abruptly, your symptoms may return.

Use Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml only for the duration recommended by your doctor. Do not use it for more than the recommended duration. Inform your doctor if the eye infection does not improve after three days of using Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml.

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. Maintain a gap of 15 minutes between Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye medications. Use other eye medications first, wait for 15 minutes and then use Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml.

Do not wear contact lenses while using Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml. Remove contact lenses before using the Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml. It is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses until the infection is cleared.

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml may temporarily blur the vision. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery to prevent any mishappening.

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml has broad spectrum activity. It kills aerobic gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml should be used for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

Consult the doctor if you don't get better after using Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, let the doctor know if your condition worsens despite using Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml.

The common side-effects of Nebracin Eye Drops 5 ml are eye irritation, feeling of having something in the eye, swollen/itchy eyelids, eye redness, increased tearing and inflammation of the cornea (clear front portion of your eye). Consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

1002-1003, 10th Floor, Windfall, Sahar Plaza, J.B.Nagar, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400059. Maharashtra, India.
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