Tobramycin And Dexamethasone (Ophthalmic)
Brand Names : Tobradex
Proper Use of This MedicineFor patients
using the ophthalmic suspension (eye drops)
form
of this medicine:
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Always shake the container very well just before applying the eye
drops.
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To use:
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First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger
gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away
from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of
the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and
apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2
minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
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If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly,
use another drop.
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To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator
tip to any surface (including the eye). Always keep the container tightly
closed.
For patients using the ophthalmic ointment
form of this medicine:
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To use:
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First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger
gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away
from the eye to make a space. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space.
A 1/2-inch strip of ointment is usually enough. Let go of the eyelid and gently
close the eyes. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine
to come into contact with the irritation.
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To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator
tip to any surface (including the eye). After using the eye ointment, wipe
the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with
water. Always keep the tube tightly closed.
Dosing - The dose of ophthalmic tobramycin and dexamethasone
will be different for different patients. Follow your
doctor's orders or the directions on the label
. The following information
includes only the average doses of this medicine. If
your dose is different, do not change it
unless your doctor tells you
to do so.
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For ophthalmic ointment
dosage form:
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For eye disorders:
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Adults - Use about a 1/2-inch strip of ointment in the eye up
to three or four times a day.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For ophthalmic suspension (eye drops)
dosage form:
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For eye disorders:
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Adults - Use 1 or 2 drops in the eye every four to six hours.
Your doctor may have you use the drops more frequently during the first day
or two and will probably have you space the doses farther apart as the eye
gets better.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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