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Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone (Tobradex) is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation. One product sits on this shelf: Tobradex eye drops at 0.1% + 0.3%, pairing dexamethasone with the antibiotic tobramycin for Ocular Inflammation.

Tobradex

Ocular Inflammation

0.1% + 0.3%

Tobramycin and dexamethasone eye drops for eye inflammation. They combine an antibiotic with a steroid to fight infection and swelling.

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Key points

  • Dexamethasone’s systemic roles span several inflammatory, allergic and hormone-replacement contexts beyond the eye.
  • Longer systemic corticosteroid use can suppress the body’s own corticosteroid production, so stopping the medicine needs specific withdrawal instructions.
  • Tobradex is the Alcon brand-name version of the dexamethasone-tobramycin combination.

How does Dexamethasone work?

Dexamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid that mimics the body’s own cortisol. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of chemicals that trigger swelling, redness and pain. Tobradex pairs dexamethasone with tobramycin, an antibiotic, in one Eye Care product.

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