Tobramycin
Tobramycin appears here as one product: Tobradex, a 0.1% + 0.3% eye drop pairing tobramycin sulfate, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, with dexamethasone to treat Ocular Inflammation.
Medicine containing Tobramycin
Key points
- A history of allergic reaction to any aminoglycoside rules out tobramycin, including as an eye drop, because cross-sensitivity across the class is recognised.
- Tobramycin is broad-spectrum and fast-acting, killing susceptible bacteria across a wide range of species rather than simply slowing their growth.
- No clinically relevant drug interactions have been described with the topical ocular form.
How does Tobramycin work?
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that binds to the bacterial ribosome, the structure a cell uses to build proteins, and stops the bacterium from making what it needs to survive. The effect is rapid bacterial death across a wide range of susceptible species. In Tobradex, tobramycin clears the infection while dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, reduces the swelling and redness that accompany eye inflammation. This fixed-dose combination is the only Eye Care product under tobramycin.
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FAQ
Which tobramycin products does Direct Meds sell?
On Direct Meds, tobramycin comes as Tobradex. Compare their forms, strengths and packs.
How much does tobramycin cost in South Africa?
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Payment and prices →Can I buy tobramycin over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order tobramycin. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy tobramycin online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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