Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops
Tobramycin with dexamethasone 0.1/0.3% eye drops for bacterial ocular infection and ocular inflammation, an antibiotic and a steroid in one bottle.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredients
- Tobramycin · Dexamethasone
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, suspension
- Strengths
- 0.1/0.3%
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Bacterial Ocular Infection · Ocular Inflammation
- Alternative names
- Tobradex
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic; Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Aminoglycoside; Corticosteroid
- Minor side effects
- ocular discomfort; blurred vision; eye irritation
- Moderate side effects
- increased intraocular pressure
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, suspension
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Originator
- Novartis
- Storage instructions
- Store at 20°C to 25°C. Keep bottle tightly closed. Protect from freezing.
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children unless directed by a specialist.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tobramycin; hypersensitivity to dexamethasone; herpes simplex keratitis; vaccinia; varicella; fungal diseases of ocular structures
Precautions and warnings
monitor intraocular pressure; avoid prolonged use to prevent secondary infection; discontinue if sensitivity occurs
Serious side effects
keratitis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tobramycin with dexamethasone 0.1/0.3% eye drops for bacterial ocular infection and ocular inflammation, an antibiotic and a steroid in one bottle.
Mechanism of action
Tobramycin acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, providing antimicrobial activity. Dexamethasone is a potent corticosteroid that suppresses the inflammatory response and reduces ocular irritation, helping to manage swelling and discomfort associated with bacterial infection.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Breastfeeding: Exercise caution as systemic absorption may occur.
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops is a combination therapy for treating bacterial ocular infection and ocular inflammation. Commonly referred to by the brand name Tobradex, this medication is supplied as a liquid in a tube at a concentration of 0.1/0.3%. It combines an antibiotic to fight bacteria with a corticosteroid to relieve swelling.
Buying Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops online
For expats and people living far from a well stocked local source, generic versions offer a more affordable option compared to the original brand.
What you will receive
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Tobramycin / Dexamethasone, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions, at the same dose, by regulatory standard.