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Indications

Tobradex eyedrops are an ocular medication used to treat eye infections and related irritation and inflammation.

This eyedrop solution combines tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibacterial, with dexamethasone, a topical corticosteroid. These drugs affect your eye’s inflammatory response to reduce irritation while inhibiting protein synthesis in harmful bacteria to treat your infection. Thanks to these actions, Tobradex eyedrops relieve inflammation and treat eye infections.

Dosage and Administration

The dose and administration regimen of these Tobradex Eyedrops may vary depending on the individual and infection being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best therapeutic response. Do not use these eyedrops more often or for longer than prescribed.

• Wash hands before and after administration
• Apply 1 to 2 drops into your affected eyes every 4 hours for up to 4 weeks
• For the first day or two of treatment, your dose may be increased to 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours
• Gradually decrease the frequency of application as infection improves
• Use Tobradex eyedrops for as long as prescribed, even if your symptoms improve
• Store at room temperature away from children and pets
• Do not let the eyedrop solution freeze

To apply:

• Shake eyedrop container
• Tilt back your head and pull down the lower eyelid of your affected eye
• Hold the dropper above your eye, look up and away
• Gently squeeze a drop into the gap you created with your lower lid
• Close your eyes and press the inside corner near your nose for 1 minute
• If you administer more than one drop into the same eye, repeat the steps with 5 minutes between drops
• Do not let the dropper touch any surface to avoid contamination and infection

Side Effects

Tobradex eyedrops may cause some side effects while reducing inflammation and killing bacteria. Speak with your healthcare provider for more information relating to any symptoms that you might encounter during treatment with this ocular medication.

Common Tobradex eyedrops side effects:

• Stinging, irritation, burning, itching after administration
• Redness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light
• Eyelid itching or swelling

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious symptoms are not expected to occur with regular use, but long-term treatment with Tobradex eyedrops may lead to the development of adverse effects:

• Glaucoma
• Optic nerve damage
• Cataract formation

Contact your healthcare provider if you develop any of the above or other bothersome symptoms that do not improve.

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Tobradex eyedrops if you are allergic to tobramycin, dexamethasone, other aminoglycoside antibiotics, or any of the other solution ingredients. If you develop an allergic reaction during treatment, stop administering the eyedrops and contact your healthcare provider.

Tobradex eyedrop allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of face or throat

Cautions

Do not use Tobradex eyedrops if you have a viral or fungal infection of your eye. This medication is designed to treat bacterial infections and should not be used for other reasons, including mycobacterial eye infections.

Using topical steroids like the one included in Tobradex eyedrops long-term may lead to the development of fungal infections of your cornea.

Do not wear eye contacts if you have a bacterial eye infection, and while applying Tobradex eyedrops.

Contact your healthcare provider if your infection symptoms do not improve or if they worsen during treatment.

Avoid touching the dropper with any surface, including your eyes and hands to minimize the risk of contamination that can lead to further infections.

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Tobradex eyedrops. It is unclear how the ocular medication may affect you or your child if used concurrently with these conditions.

Avoid driving or performing hazardous activities until you know how these eyedrops will affect you. Tobradex may cause vision issues including blurred vision which can impair your reactions.

Do not use any other eyedrops or medications during treatment with Tobradex eyedrops unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider.

Some drugs may interact with Tobradex eyedrops and could cause unwanted effects. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications that you take, including over the counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Form and Strength

This ophthalmic antibacterial medication is available in the form of eyedrop solution.

Tobradex eyedrop strength:

• 0.3% tobramycin / 0.1% dexamethasone

The 0.3/0.1% strength Tobradex eyedrops are available in volumes of 5 and 10ml.

FAQ

How many days should you use Tobradex eye drops?

To treat most eye infections, it is recommended that you administer 1 or 2 drops of Tobradex eyedrops into your affected eyes every 4 hours for up to 4 weeks. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions for how often to administer this medication and for how long. Some patients may clear their infection within two weeks, but treatment may last up to 24 days.

What happens if you use too much Tobradex?

If you administer Tobradex eyedrops more often than recommended or for longer than prescribed, you may develop damage to your eye’s optic nerve, glaucoma, or cataracts. By ensuring that you follow all your healthcare provider’s directions and read packaging instructions carefully you should be able to avoid these effects.

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/tobradex.html
2. https://www.ask.novartispharma.ca/download.htm?res=tobradex_scrip_e.pdf&resTitleId=1363
3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/050616s039lbl.pdf