TobraDex 5ml

Indication

Sterile ophthalmic suspension for eye infections

Ingredients

• Tobramycin
• Dexamethasone

Direction

Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) every 4-6 hours. Shake well before use.

Side effects

• Increased appetite
• mood changes
• insomnia
• elevated blood sugar.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to tobramycin
• dexamethasone
• or other aminoglycosides.
• Contraindicated in viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva (e.g.
• epithelial herpes simplex keratitis
• vaccinia
• varicella)
• mycobacterial ocular infections
• and fungal diseases of the eye.
• Prolonged use may result in elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma
• monitor IOP.
• Prolonged use of corticosteroids may cause posterior subcapsular cataracts.
• Use with caution in patients with a history of herpes simplex
• corticosteroids may mask or worsen infections.
• May delay healing of corneal abrasions
• do not use in patients with corneal epithelial defects unless under specialist supervision.
• Bacterial superinfection may occur with prolonged use
• monitor closely.
• Remove contact lenses before use
• wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting.
• For ophthalmic use only.