Tobramycin And Dexamethasone
Tobramycin and dexamethasone 0.1/0.3% is an eye ointment in tubes, pairing an antibiotic with a steroid to treat eye inflammation that comes with a bacterial infection.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Dexamethasone · Tobramycin
- Route
- Topical
- Form
- Eye drops, Eye ointment
- Strengths
- 0.1/0.3%
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Eye inflammation with bacterial infection
- Brands with the same ingredient
- Tobradex
- Therapeutic Class
- Antibiotic and Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological Class
- Aminoglycoside and Steroid
- Minor Side Effects
- Eye redness, Itching, Tearing
- Moderate Side Effects
- Blurred vision, Stinging
- Dosage Forms
- Eye drops, Eye ointment
- Administration Route
- Topical
- Originator
- Alcon
- Onset Time
- Rapid
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature and discard after opening as directed.
What you will receive
Tobramycin And Dexamethasone is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Dexamethasone / Tobramycin.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
What pack sizes does Tobramycin And Dexamethasone come in?
Tobramycin And Dexamethasone 0.1/0.3% tubes come in packs of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. Larger packs cost less per tube.
What happens if my Tobramycin And Dexamethasone parcel does not arrive?
If a Tobramycin And Dexamethasone parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free, and if that is not possible the order is refunded. Parcels travel in plain, unbranded packaging. Orders over 120 units may be split into several parcels.
What are the other names for dexamethasone and tobramycin?
A brand name for dexamethasone and tobramycin is Tobradex. Tobramycin and dexamethasone tubes are a pure generic dexamethasone and tobramycin product and are not that brand. Here, dexamethasone and tobramycin can also be bought online as generic Tobradex.
What does 0.1/0.3% mean on this tube?
It is two strengths on one label: dexamethasone 0.1%, the steroid that settles inflammation, and tobramycin 0.3%, the antibiotic that kills bacteria. Both figures are percentages of the preparation, so they tell you how much of each medicine every gram of the ointment holds.
How is this different from Tobradex?
The two products contain the same antibiotic and steroid at the same strengths. Tobradex is the bottled drop version; this one is an ointment in a tube. Nothing else about them differs, so the choice comes down to which form you find easier to put in.
Can I wear contact lenses while using it?
No. Lenses should stay out while an eye infection is being treated, because a lens sits against the infected surface and can hold bacteria in place. Leave them out until the infection has cleared and the eye looks normal again.
Can I use it in both eyes?
Yes, if both eyes are affected, a strip goes into each one. When only one eye is inflamed and infected, treat that eye alone. Wash your hands after each dose and keep the tube tip away from the eye so nothing from the surface is carried back into the tube.
Why is my vision blurry after using it?
The ointment film itself blurs sight for a few minutes after each dose. It fades as the film spreads and thins across the eye, and it is not a change in the eye. Reading or driving straight after a dose is best left until the blur has gone.
About Tobramycin And Dexamethasone
Two medicines in one tube
Tobramycin and dexamethasone 0.1/0.3% comes as an eye ointment in a tube, for eyes that are both infected and inflamed. Tobramycin is the antibiotic — it kills the bacteria behind the infection. Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, calms the redness, swelling and soreness the infection has stirred up. Eye problems like these come with both at once, and treating one of them alone leaves the other to carry on.
What it treats
Bacterial infection of the eye surface with heavy inflammation is the main use: conjunctivitis with marked redness and a sticky discharge, for instance. It also goes on after eye surgery, after a chemical burn or a foreign body has injured the cornea, and for long-standing anterior uveitis (inflammation inside the front of the eye). An ointment leaves a soothing film that stays put, which is why many people use it last thing at night.
How to put it in
Start with clean hands. Tilt the head back and ease the lower lid away from the eye to make a small pocket, then squeeze a strip of ointment about 1 cm long inside it. Hold the tube so its tip never touches the eye or lashes. Let the lid close for a minute or so, which helps the ointment spread across the eye. Two to four times a day is the usual range, and how many days you carry on for depends on what is being treated. If other eye drops are part of the routine, leave about five minutes between them. Sight goes soft for a few minutes after each dose, then clears. Screw the cap back on and keep the tube somewhere cool and dark.
Side effects
Stinging, burning, itching, watering and puffiness of the eye are common and pass quickly, as does the short blurring. Steroids left in the eye for a long time can raise the pressure inside it and can bring on cataract, so a course of this ointment is kept to a limited stretch. It is not used when the infection is viral — herpes simplex of the cornea, for example — or fungal. Rarely, a dose brings on a reaction: a rash that spreads, swelling around the face or throat, or trouble breathing needs urgent treatment.
This tube or Tobradex?
A drop is quick to put in during the day and clears from the eye within a minute or two, which is why Tobradex, the bottled version of this pair, suits daytime dosing. The tube leaves a film that sits on the eye for longer, so it is often the last thing used before bed. Textures and containers differ; the two medicines inside do not.
Sources
- Tobramycin Ophthalmic: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Otic: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine