Generic name:tobramycin and dexamethasone (ophthalmic route) [ toe-bra-MYE-sin, dex-a-METH-a-sone ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Tobradex
- Tobradex ST
In Canada
- Tobradex Ointment
- Tobradex Suspension
Available Dosage Forms:
- Suspension
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Aminoglycoside/Corticosteroid Combination
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Chemical Class: Aminoglycoside
Uses for Tobradex Suspension
Tobramycin and dexamethasone is a combination of an antibiotic and a corticosteroid. It is used in the eye to prevent permanent damage, which may occur with certain eye problems.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Tobradex Suspension
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of ophthalmic tobramycin and dexamethasone in children with use in other age groups.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of ophthalmic tobramycin and...
