Key takeaways
Tobrex (tobramycin) and Ocuflox (ofloxacin) are both antibiotics used to treat bacterial eye infections, but they belong to different classes of antibiotics. Tobrex is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, while Ocuflox is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Tobrex is available as both eye drops and eye ointment, whereas Ocuflox is only available as eye drops. Tobrex can be used for people as young as 2 months old, while Ocuflox is approved for use in people ages 1 year and older. Tobrex treats various bacterial eye and eyelid infections, while Ocuflox specifically treats bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and corneal ulcers. Common side effects of Tobrex include eyelid itching, swelling, and eye redness, whereas Ocuflox can cause a temporary burning sensation or discomfort in the eye. Both medications are available in generic forms and require multiple doses per day, but Ocuflox has a more complex dosing schedule, especially for corneal ulcers.
