About tobramycin + m dexamethasone
Ophthalmic antibiotic and corticosteroid combination
Used for
- Treats bacterial eye infections with inflammation
- Used after eye surgery to prevent or treat inflammation and infection
Usual adult dose
Usually 1–2 drops into the affected eye every 4–6 hours; frequency may initially be increased for severe inflammation.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 2 years and older, usually 1–2 drops every 4–6 hours; use is clinician-directed.
Common side effects
- Temporary eye irritation, burning, or discomfort
- Blurred vision
- Raised eye pressure with prolonged use
- Delayed healing or secondary eye infection
Important warnings
- For eye use only; shake suspension well before use.
- Prolonged use can raise eye pressure, cause cataracts, or mask infection.
- Avoid use with untreated viral or fungal eye infections.
- Contact lenses should generally be removed during treatment.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; pregnancy safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Eye drops are expected to have low exposure; use cautiously and avoid contaminating the bottle tip.
Interactions
- Other eye drops may need to be separated by at least five minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.