Tobradex
Tobramycin and dexamethasone eye drops for eye inflammation. They combine an antibiotic with a steroid to fight infection and swelling.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredients
- Tobramycin · Dexamethasone
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, suspension
- Strengths
- 0.1% + 0.3%
Tobradex is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Tobradex depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Tobradex details
- Condition
- Ocular Inflammation
- Alternative names
- tobramycin, dexamethasone
- Therapeutic class
- Aminoglycoside Antibiotic, Glucocorticoid Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory
- Contraindications
- viral ocular diseases; fungal ocular infections; mycobacterial eye infections
- Minor side effects
- local eye stinging; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival redness; dry eyes; elevated intraocular pressure
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, suspension
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Alcon
- Onset Time
- 24 hours
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 8°C and 27°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
cataract formation, requires immediate medical attention; corneal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tobramycin and dexamethasone eye drops for eye inflammation. They combine an antibiotic with a steroid to fight infection and swelling.
Mechanism of action
Tobramycin halts bacterial protein synthesis while dexamethasone inhibits local inflammatory pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Tobradex names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Tobramycin / Dexamethasone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.