Tobradex Eye Drops (Tobramycin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1%) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.
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Form
DROPS
Strength
Tobramycin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% (5ml)
Manufacturer
Alcon
Estimated price
Price not listed
Adult dose: An eye specialist must prescribe the drop frequency, duration and taper for the diagnosis. Shake the suspension as directed and do not continue a steroid eye drop without review.
Child dose: The cited label has evidence for age 2 years and over; younger children require specialist assessment. Do not reuse someone else’s eye-drop prescription.
Read full Dosage guide →| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Tobradex Eye Drops |
| Ingredient | Tobramycin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% |
| Strength | Tobramycin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1% (5ml) |
| Form | DROPS |
| Supply advice | Confirm the local pack and prescription requirements with a pharmacist |
| Current price | Not verified for a specific local pack |
Tobradex Eye Drops are a combination medication used to treat eye infections along with inflammation. The active ingredients, tobramycin and dexamethasone, work together to address both bacterial infections and eye inflammation. Tobramycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics and fights bacterial infections by interfering with the bacteria's ability to produce proteins necessary for survival. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation and swelling. This medication is typically prescribed for patients with bacterial conjunctivitis or other similar eye conditions where both infection and inflammation need to be addressed.
Always take Tobradex Eye Drops as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
A healthcare professional should confirm that the indication, age and exact formulation match the patient’s needs. An ingredient match alone does not make another brand or formulation interchangeable.
An eye specialist must prescribe the drop frequency, duration and taper for the diagnosis. Shake the suspension as directed and do not continue a steroid eye drop without review.
The cited label has evidence for age 2 years and over; younger children require specialist assessment. Do not reuse someone else’s eye-drop prescription.
Use the limit specified for your exact product and individual prescription. A strength printed on a pack is not automatically a recommended dose.
Wash your hands and avoid touching the bottle tip to the eye, skin or another surface. Use only the prescribed drops in the prescribed eye; ask about contact lenses and spacing other eye medicines.
Meal timing is not used to determine the dose of this non-oral formulation.
Follow the exact leaflet or contact a pharmacist for missed-dose instructions. Do not double a dose or change a tapering or monitored treatment plan yourself.
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, kidney and liver conditions, and all other medicines with the prescriber or pharmacist. Store according to the local pack and keep out of reach of children. Below 25°C, away from direct sunlight; do not freeze
These lists do not establish the frequency of an effect or prove that a new symptom is caused by this medicine. Persistent or worsening symptoms need assessment.
avoid concurrent use with other ophthalmic corticosteroids; inform doctor of all eye medications; do not wear contact lenses during treatment
Seek emergency help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, severe bleeding or suspected overdose. For the medicine-specific warning symptoms above, contact a clinician promptly. Bring the pack and a list of medicines.
Ask a pharmacist to compare the exact ingredients, strength, route and release type. A generic name alone does not prove dose equivalence. Do not substitute a combination product for a single-ingredient treatment.
A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.
Q: Tobradex Eye Drops kis kaam aati hai?
A: Tobradex Eye Drops contains Tobramycin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1%. Steroid-responsive eye inflammation with infection risk when an ophthalmologist confirms this combination is suitable; Prevention and treatment of inflammation and infection associated with cataract surgery under an eye specialist’s care. The diagnosis and exact product determine suitability.
Q: Dose kaise confirm karein?
A: An eye specialist must prescribe the drop frequency, duration and taper for the diagnosis. Shake the suspension as directed and do not continue a steroid eye drop without review.
Q: Bachon ke liye dose kya hai?
A: The cited label has evidence for age 2 years and over; younger children require specialist assessment. Do not reuse someone else’s eye-drop prescription.
Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?
A: A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.
Q: Nuksanat hon to kya karein?
A: Reported effects include Temporary burning or stinging after application; Eye redness or mild irritation; Blurred vision immediately after use. Seek medical help for Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma risk with prolonged use); Cataract formation with extended corticosteroid use. A symptom list does not predict how often an effect occurs.
Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-10-15
This correction adds ingredient-specific sources and separates verified facts from unverified local pack details. The recorded medical-review date is unchanged; this editorial correction is not a new clinician review. Foreign labels inform ingredient safety and do not establish Pakistani registration or every local pack’s instructions.
Educational information only. Confirm the diagnosis, local leaflet and individual prescription with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing treatment.
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Tobradex Eye Drops contains Tobramycin 0.3% + Dexamethasone 0.1%. Steroid-responsive eye inflammation with infection risk when an ophthalmologist confirms this combination is suitable; Prevention and treatment of inflammation and infection associated with cataract surgery under an eye specialist’s care. The diagnosis and exact product determine suitability.
An eye specialist must prescribe the drop frequency, duration and taper for the diagnosis. Shake the suspension as directed and do not continue a steroid eye drop without review.
The cited label has evidence for age 2 years and over; younger children require specialist assessment. Do not reuse someone else’s eye-drop prescription.
A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.
Reported effects include Temporary burning or stinging after application; Eye redness or mild irritation; Blurred vision immediately after use. Seek medical help for Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma risk with prolonged use); Cataract formation with extended corticosteroid use. A symptom list does not predict how often an effect occurs.
This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.
