Tobracort

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: TobraDex?;TobraDex? ST
Brand Names: Canada: Tobradex?

Uses

It is used to stop or treat eye infections.
Tobramycin works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
Dexamethasone stops or lowers irritation and swelling.

Dosing

How to take
Suspension:
For the eye only.
Shake well before use.
Do not wear contact lenses at any time while using this drug.
Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
Tilt your head back and drop drug into the eye.
After use, keep your eyes closed. Put pressure on the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes. This keeps the drug in your eye.
Space each eye drug by 5 minutes.
Ointment:
For the eye only.
Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
Do not wear contact lenses at any time while using this drug.
Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
Place drug inside the lower lid. Close the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Roll eyeball around.
Space each eye drug by 10 minutes.

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