Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops
Utilized to alleviate inflammatory ocular conditions and infection, to support ocular healing.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredients
- Tobramycin · Dexamethasone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, suspension
- Strengths
- 0.1/0.3%
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops details
- 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
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- 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
utilized to alleviate inflammatory ocular conditions and infection, to support ocular healing.
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops
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 produced by Novartis and 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
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Eye Drops is registered across 14 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. For expats and people living far from a well stocked local source, generic versions offer a more affordable option compared to the original brand. This is one of the most ordered treatments for eye surface discomfort across the region.