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USES: This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections.
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How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
Drug Interactions |
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Tobradex
Uses
This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections.
Notes
- If the tube is first warmed in the hand prior to use, the ointment will flow more easily.
Storage
- Store this medication at room temperature away from heat and sunlight.
- Avoid freezing it.
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TobraDex® Ophthalmic Suspension |
Tobradex (dexamethasone/tobramycin |
Tobradex (dexamethasone/tobramycin |
How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: For best effect, this medication must be used routinely as directed.
- Continue using it for the full time prescribed.
- Stopping this medication too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection.
- To apply ointment, wash hands first.
- To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the tip of the tube to your hand or eye.
- Warm the tube in your hand before using.
- Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
- Place tip of tube directly over the pouch and apply the prescribed amount of ointment.
- Blink gently.
- Do not rinse the tip of the tube.
- Use a clean tissue to wipe any excess from your eye and from the tip of the tube after using.
- If you are also using drops, be sure to instill the drops at least 5 minutes prior to the ointment.
- If you are using another kind of ointment, wait at least ten minutes before applying it to the eye.
- Do not wear contact lenses while using this product.
Side Effects
- This medication may temporarily sting your eyes for a minute or two when you first use it.
- If stinging persists or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying this ointment.
- Use caution when driving or performing duties that require clear vision.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, itching, redness, swelling in or around the eyes or experience vision problems while using this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Be sure to tell your doctor if you are using any other eye medicine (including nonprescription).
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of any eye problems, contact lens use and of any allergies you may have.
- This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- Apply the missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose.
- If it is near time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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