Tobradex (ophthalmic)

Generic name:dexamethasone and tobramycin (ophthalmic) [ DEX-a-METH-a-sone-and-TOE-bra-MYE-sin-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Tobradex, TobraDex ST
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 18, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is dexamethasone and tobramycin ophthalmic?

Dexamethasone and tobramycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

This medicine is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Dexamethasone and tobramycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dexamethasone or tobramycin, or if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• glaucoma; or

• cataracts, or if you need cataract surgery.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby....