Tobradex Overview

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  • Possible Side Effects
  • Storage Conditions

Why it is Prescribed

Dexamethasone reduces the irritation, redness, burning, and swelling of eye inflammation caused by chemicals, heat, radiation, infection, allergy, or foreign bodies in the eye. It is sometimes used after eye surgery.


How it Works

Dexamethasone comes as eyedrops and eye ointment. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use dexamethasone exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

If you are using the suspension form of dexamethasone eyedrops (Maxidex), shake the bottle well before each dose. It is not necessary to shake dexamethasone eyedrop ...


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TobraDex is a popular prescription medication marketed in the United States by Alcon Labs. The active ingredients are tobramycin 0.3% and dexamethasone 0.1% . TobraDex is a trademark of Alcon Labs. It is prescribed for a wide spectrum of bacterial eye infections. Tobradex can also be used to clear or contract stye that are also found in the eye. Tobradex is sometimes prescribed for the treatment of pink eye. NDC...

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How many times a day do you use TobraDex for pinkeye?
My kindergartner has pink eye ,as do a few more in his class. My older...

The best thing for you to do is call the pharmacy where you had the medication dispensed. They will have on his file what the doctor's directions were on...

Asked by FLORIDA MOM - 16 months ago

How long does Alcon Tobradex takes to clear up bloodshots with the eye?
Ok but how long does it take the alcon tobradex to clear up a bloodshot...

You should call the provider that prescribed the tobradex. It is not advisable to use topical steroids in the eyes for much longer than a week because it can...

Asked by Jason D - 14 months ago


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