Dexamethasone and tobramycin (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
Dosage forms: ophthalmic ointment (0.1%-0.3%); ophthalmic suspension (0.05%-0.3%; 0.1%-0.3%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
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.
dexamethasone and tobramycin 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 dexamethasone and tobramycin 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. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I use dexamethasone and tobramycin ophthalmic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in this medicine could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
To use the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
To apply the ointment: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down...
