Tobradex
Designed to support local eye protection to manage ocular swelling and alleviate infection risks.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredients
- Tobramycin · Dexamethasone
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, suspension
- Strengths
- 0.1% + 0.3%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Tobradex, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tobradex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tobradex details
- Condition
- Ocular Inflammation
- Alternative names
- tobramycin, dexamethasone
- Therapeutic class
- Aminoglycoside Antibiotic, Glucocorticoid Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory
- Contraindications
- viral ocular diseases; fungal ocular infections; mycobacterial eye infections
- Minor side effects
- local eye stinging; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival redness; dry eyes; elevated intraocular pressure
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, suspension
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Alcon
- Onset Time
- 24 hours
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 8°C and 27°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
cataract formation, requires immediate medical attention; corneal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support local eye protection to manage ocular swelling and alleviate infection risks.
Mechanism of action
Tobramycin halts bacterial protein synthesis while dexamethasone inhibits local inflammatory pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Tobradex is the originator brand name, made by Alcon. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Alcon.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Tobramycin / Dexamethasone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.