TobraDex 0.3% / 0.1% (3 mg / 1 mg per ml, 5 ml)

Indication

Steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the eye where a superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists, including prevention and treatment of inflammation and infection after eye surgery.

Ingredients

• Tobramycin 3 mg/ml
• Dexamethasone 1 mg/ml

Direction

Shake well before use. Instil 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor; during the first 24 to 48 hours the dose may be increased to 1 to 2 drops every 2 hours. Do not stop treatment prematurely.

Side effects

• Eye discomfort
• irritation
• itching or increased tearing.
• Raised intraocular pressure
• cataract or secondary eye infection with prolonged use.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription only medicine
• do not use in viral
• fungal or mycobacterial eye infections.
• Monitor eye pressure if used for 10 days or longer.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface
• remove soft contact lenses before use.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.