Key takeaways
Tobrex (tobramycin) and Quixin (levofloxacin) are both antibiotic eye drops used to treat bacterial eye infections, but they belong to different classes of antibiotics. Tobrex is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, while Quixin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Tobrex is available in both eye drop and ointment forms and can be used for people as young as 2 months old. Quixin, on the other hand, is only available as an eye drop and is safe for children 6 years and older. Tobrex treats various bacterial eye infections, while Quixin is specifically used for bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and corneal ulcers, with different strengths for each condition. Tobrex can cause side effects like eyelid itching and swelling, whereas Quixin may cause temporary eye burning, headaches, and changes in taste. Both medications require multiple doses per day and should be used for the full prescribed course to prevent the infection from returning.
