Tobramycin can be given to children because it is also a very commonly used antibiotic, but it is important to use the correct route when tobramycin is given to children. When tobramycin is given to children, it is often administered topically, such as in the case of an acute conjunctivitis infection, in which case tobramycin eye drops are often used for topical treatment. This is because tobramycin eye drops are more effective for acute conjunctivitis and other eye infections in children. If the course of treatment is too long, it may lead to some adverse reactions in children, such as dryness of the eyes. However, if topical application of tobramycin is given to children, it is not a problem at all within 1-2 weeks of application.