TobraDex Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Tobramycin, dexamethasone

Indications/Uses

Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated & where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists. Chronic anterior uveitis & corneal injury from chemical, radiation or thermal burns or penetration of foreign bodies.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Ophth susp Elderly, adult & adolescent Instill 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac every 4-6 hr. May increase dosage to 1-2 drops every 2 hr during the initial 24-48 hr. Oint Apply approx 1 cm of oint into the conjunctival sac up to tds-qds or use at bedtime in conjunction w/ ophth susp.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Herpes simplex keratitis. Vaccinia, varicella & other viral corneal & conjunctival infections. Mycobacterial ocular infections. Fungal diseases of ocular structures or untreated parasitic eye infections. After uncomplicated removal of a foreign body.

MIMS Class

Eye Antiseptics with Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

S01CA01 - dexamethasone and antiinfectives ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids in combination with antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye diseases.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

TobraDex eye oint

Packing/Price

3.5 g x 1's

Form

TobraDex ophth susp

Packing/Price

1's

TobraDex

tobramycin + dexamethasone

Manufacturer:

Novartis Manufacturing NV