Do not swallow TOBI PODHALER capsules. TOBI PODHALER capsules are used only with the PODHALER device and inhaled through your mouth (oral inhalation). Never place a capsule in the mouthpiece of the PODHALER device.
You should not use TOBI PODHALER if you are allergic to it or to any other aminoglycoside antibacterial medicines.
Tell your doctor before starting treatment all of your medical conditions, including if you have or have had hearing problems, dizziness, kidney problems, muscle weakness, breathing problems such as wheezing, coughing or chest tightness, if you had an organ transplant, are pregnant or nursing or plan to become pregnant or nurse.
TOBI PODHALER contains a medicine that can harm your unborn baby. It is not known if it passes into breast milk. Check your baby for watery stools, bloody stools, thrush or diaper rash if you breast feed.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. If you are using TOBI PODHALER, discuss if you should take other medicines that may harm your nervous system, kidneys, or hearing; "water pills" (diuretics) such as EDECRIN® (ethacrynic acid), LASIX® (furosemide), or intravenous mannitol; urea.
TOBI PODHALER can cause serious side effects, including:
Let your doctor know if your symptoms worsen or if you have a side effect that bothers you enough to stop treatment or that does not go away.