Tobradex

Tobradex Information

Tobradex Indications

Tobradex Warnings

Allergies— You ought to inform your personal doctor before you start taking Tobradex if you are suffering from severe allergic reactions to drugs like tobramycin (gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin, kanamycin,streptomycin, netilmicin) or are allergic to dexamethasone. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from allergies to any other types of substances like dyes, preservatives or food.
Pregnancy— Tobradex has not been studies on pregnant patients, therefore, the exact effects of the drugs on the patient or on the growing fetus are not known. However, some studies have been performed on pregnant animals. In these cases, a treatment with Tobradex has caused several birth defects. It is recommended that pregnant patients should not start taking this drug without first discussing it with their personal physician.
Breast-feeding— It has not been determined whether this drug (or some of its main ingredients) can pass into breast milk. Therefore, you should avoid taking this drug if you are breastfeeding an infant.
Children— The effects that this drug has on children are not known. Ask for a pediatrician’s advice before administering this drug to a child.
Older adults— The effects that this drug has on older adults are not known. It is thought that it could generate increased side effects or other problems when it is administered to older patients. If you are over 60 years old, you should not take Tobradex without first consulting with a doctor.
Other medical problems—You should inform your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following: glaucoma—This drug contains dexamethasone, an ingredient that may worsen this disease if it is used for a prolonged period of time; herpes eye infection or any other type of eye infections (this includes fungal or bacterial infections).  

Tobradex Intake Guidelines

If you are taking the eye drops (ophthalmic suspension)  form of Tobradex:

• You should always shake the drug’s container before administering the eye drops.
• Carefully wash your hands before getting in contact with this medicine. Tilt your head back and gently press your finger on the skin below your lower eyelid. Pull the lower eyelid down. Drop the drug in the space between the eye and the lower eyelid. Release your eyelid and close your eyes. Avoid blinking. You should keep your eyes closed for the next 1 or 2 minutes (apply some pressure to the inner eye corner). If you feel like you have not properly administered the drug, use another one. You must not allow the applicator get in contact with other surfaces, as this may cause eye infections. Tightly close the drug’s container.

If you are taking the ophthalmic ointment Tobradex:

• Carefully wash your hands. Carefully wash your hands before touching the ointment. Tilt your head back and gently press your finger on the skin below your lower eyelid. Pull the lower eyelid down. Apply a thin strip of the drug into the pace between your eye and your lower eyelid. Release the eyelid and close your eye. You should keep them closed for 1 or 2 minutes. You must not allow the applicator get in contact with other surfaces, as this may lead to severe eye infections. After you have used the ointment, you should wipe the applicator’s tip with a clean tissue. You should not wash the applicator’s tip with water. Tightly close the drug’s container. 

Tobradex Dosage

The correct dose of dexamethasone and ophthalmic tobramycin varies from one patient to another. Ask your doctor to determine the dose of Tobradex that suits you best or follow the instructions on the drug’s label.
If you are using the ophthalmic ointment form of the drug:

• Adults— The average dose is a 1/2-inch strip of the medicine that should be applied in the eye three or four times daily.

If you are using the ophthalmic suspensionform of the drug:

• Adults— The average dose is 1 or 2 eye drops each day every five hours.

Tobradex Overdose

Tobradex Missed Dose

If you happen to miss a dose of this drug, you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is about time for another dose, skip the one that you have missed and continue your treatment.

Tobradex Side Effects

Less common side effects of Tobradex are swelling and itching of eyelid; Eye redness. Other rare side effects are eye pain, delayed wound healing; blurred vision, loss of vision. There are other side effects that have not been listed here that might occur. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual. 

Tobradex Drug Reactions

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