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DESCRIPTION:

Tobramycin ophthalmic solution 0.3% is a sterile topical ophthalmic antibiotic formulation prepared specifically for topical therapy of external ophthalmic infections.

EACH mL CONTAINS:

Active: Tobramycin 3 mg (0.3%). Inactives: Boric Acid, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Tyloxapol and Purified Water. Sodium Hydroxide and/or Sulfuric Acid (to adjust pH). Tobramycin ophthalmic solution 0.3% has a pH range between 7.0 and 8.0.

PRESERVATIVE ADDED: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1 mg (0.01%).

The chemical structure of tobramycin is

Molecular weight: 467.52

Molecular formula: C 18H 37N 5O 9

Chemical name:

O-[3-amino-3-deoxy—α-D-gluco-pyranosyl-(1 → 4)]-O-[2,6-diamino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-D-ribohexo-pyranosyl- (1 → 6)]-2-deoxystreptamine.

Tobramycin is a water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic active against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive ophthalmic pathogens.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:

In Vitro Data: In vitro studies have demonstrated tobramycin is active against susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: Staphylococci, including S. aureus and S. epidermidis (coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative), including penicillin-resistant strains.

Streptococci, including some of the Group A-betahemolytic species, some nonhemolytic species, and some Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Morganella morganii, most Proteus vulgaris strains, Haemophilus influenzae and H. aegyptius, Moraxella lacunata, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus and some Neisseria species. Bacterial susceptibility studies demonstrate that in some cases, microorganisms resistant to gentamicin retain susceptibility to tobramycin.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% is a topical antibiotic indicated in the treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Appropriate monitoring of bacterial response to topical antibiotic therapy should accompany the use of Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3%. Clinical studies have shown tobramycin to be safe and effective for use in children.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components.

WARNINGS:

FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. Sensitivity to topically applied aminoglycosides may occur in some patients. If a sensitivity reaction to Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% occurs, discontinue use.

PRECAUTIONS:

ADVERSE REACTIONS:

The most frequent adverse reactions to tobramycin ophthalmic solution are hypersensitivity and localized ocular toxicity, including lid itching and swelling, and conjunctival erythema. These reactions occur in less than three of 100 patients treated with tobramycin. Similar reactions may occur with the topical use of other aminoglycoside antibiotics. Other adverse reactions have not been reported from tobramycin therapy; however, if topical ocular tobramycin is administered concomitantly with systemic aminoglycoside antibiotics, care should be taken to monitor the total serum concentration.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-323-0000 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

OVERDOSAGE:

Clinically apparent signs and symptoms of an overdose of tobramycin ophthalmic solution 0.3% (punctate keratitis, erythema, increased lacrimation, edema and lid itching) may be similar to adverse reaction effects seen in some patients.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

In mild to moderate disease, instill one or two drops into the affected eye(s) every four hours. In severe infections, instill two drops into the eye(s) hourly until improvement, following which treatment should be reduced prior to discontinuation.

DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED NECKBAND IS NOT INTACT.

FOR OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY

HOW SUPPLIED:

Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3% is supplied in a plastic bottle with a controlled drop tip in the following size:

10 mL bottle (5 mL fill) NDC 24208-290-05

Storage:

Store at 2°-25°C (36°-77°F). Avoid excessive heat.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Revised August 2015

Bausch + Lomb, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

Tampa, FL 33637

©Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

9116802(folded)

9116902 (flat)

DRUG: Tobramycin

GENERIC: Tobramycin

DOSAGE: SOLUTION

ADMINSTRATION: OPHTHALMIC

NDC: 61786-781-57

PACKAGING: 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):

• TOBRAMYCIN 3mg in 1mL

INACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):

• BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
• SODIUM SULFATE
• SODIUM HYDROXIDE
• SULFURIC ACID
• BORIC ACID
• SODIUM CHLORIDE
• TYLOXAPOL
• WATER