Tobradex

Active Ingredient(s): Dexamethasone + Tobramycin
FDA Approved: * August 18, 1988
Pharm Company: * ALCON
Category: Vision / Eye Health

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Tobradex Overview

Tobramycin/dexamethasone (INNs, trade name Tobradex, Tobrason in Jordan[1]) is a prescription medication in the form of eye drops and eye ointment, marketed by Alcon. The active ingredients are tobramycin 0.3% (an antibiotic) and dexamethasone 0.1% (a corticosteroid). It is prescribed for a wide spectrum of bacterial eye infections. Tobradex can also be used to clear or contract styes that are also found in the eye. It is prescribed for the treatment of pink eye in combination...

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Terramicina vs Tobradex for stye on outer top side of eyelid

Hello. I am curious if Terramicina works at all or better on a stye than Tobramycin? ## Most do not require treatment, according to NIH reports, they will usually go away on their own, though it may take about a week, or so. As to using either of these medications, since they are not specifically formulated for optical use, thus, they might not be sterile and safe for use in your eye. According to the FDA that means they could worsen the issue, or cause additional infections. How are you doing? Has there been any change?

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Dexamethasone + Tobramycin
  • Ointment: 0.1% + 0.3%
  • Suspension: 0.1% + 0.3%
  • Suspension/drops: 0.1% + 0.3%
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Tobradex: (8 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0065-0647 Tobradex Ophthalmic Suspension by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
  • 0065-0648 Tobradex Ophthalmic Ointment by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
  • 16590-223 Tobradex Ophthalmic Suspension by Stat Rx USA LLC
  • 21695-203 Tobradex Ophthalmic Suspension by Rebel Distributors Corp
  • 21695-628 Tobradex Ophthalmic Ointment by Rebel Distributors Corp
  • 54569-2285 Tobradex Ophthalmic Suspension by A-s Medication Solutions LLC
  • 54569-2590 Tobradex Ophthalmic Ointment by A-s Medication Solutions LLC
  • 54569-4400 Tobradex Ophthalmic Suspension by A-s Medication Solutions LLC

Drugs with one or more similar ingredients: (40 results)

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