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Tobrex vs. Ocuflox

Tobramycin (Tobrex) is an antibiotic that's used to treat different types of bacterial eye infections. It can be used for people ages 2 months and older. Tobramycin (Tobrex) comes as an ophthalmic solution (eye drops) and eye ointment that are used multiple times per day. It's available in both brand-name and generic versions. The most common side effects include eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, and eye redness. Like with all antibiotics, you shouldn't stop treatment too early because your infection could come back or get harder to treat.

• Bacterial infections of the eye or eyelid

See Risks and Warnings.

• New infection
• Allergic reaction
• Avoid contact lenses
• Slower healing (for eye ointment only)
• Risk of contamination (spreading germs)

Ofloxacin (Ocuflox) is an eye drop medication that's approved for use in people ages 1 year and older. It's a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that treats conjunctivitis (pink eye) and corneal ulcers caused by bacterial infections. Ofloxacin (Ocuflox) is typically used multiple times per day, depending on the reason you need the eye drops and what day of treatment you're on. Side effects aren't common but can include a temporary burning sensation or discomfort in the eye.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Corneal ulcer (keratitis) that's caused by a bacterial infection

• Temporary burning sensation in the eye
• Temporary eye discomfort

• For use in the eye only
• Risk of developing new infection
• Damage to contact lenses (when used in the eye)
• Severe allergic reactions