Colorimetric determination of tobramycin in parenteral solutions

A colorimetric method based on a reaction between tobramycin and alkaline copper sulphate solution has been proposed to quantify tobramycin in injections. The excipients present and normal saline did not interfere with the assay procedure. A tobramycin sample which was decomposed using either sulphuric acid or sodium hydroxide solution indicated fairly good stability on both sides of the pH scale.