Tobramycin + Dexamethasone: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Tobramycin + Dexamethasone is a combined antibiotic and corticosteroid eye or ear drop. It is a prescription medicine used for bacterial eye infections with inflammation, inflammation after eye surgery and outer ear infections. In Pakistan it is available as drops and ointment, made by 12 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Tobramycin + Dexamethasone works
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that stops bacteria from making the proteins they need, which kills them. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that calms inflammation, reducing redness, swelling, itching and discomfort. Together they treat the infection and the irritation it causes.
What is Tobramycin + Dexamethasone used for?
- Bacterial eye infections with inflammation
- Inflammation after eye surgery
- Outer ear infections
Tobramycin + Dexamethasone is used for eye conditions where there is both inflammation and a bacterial infection, or a high risk of one, such as some cases of conjunctivitis, inflamed eyelids and recovery after eye surgery. Some doctors also prescribe it for outer ear infections with swelling. It should only be used on a doctor's advice, as steroid eye drops can make some eye infections worse.
Side effects of Tobramycin + Dexamethasone
Side effects of Tobramycin + Dexamethasone are mostly limited to the eye or ear and include:
- Stinging or burning on application
- Temporary blurred vision
- Eye itching or redness
- Watery eyes
- Eyelid swelling
See a doctor promptly for eye pain, worsening redness, reduced or changed vision, or signs of an allergic reaction such as facial swelling or difficulty breathing.
Precautions and warnings
- Use only for the time prescribed; long use can raise eye pressure and increase the risk of cataracts.
- Do not use it for viral or fungal eye infections, such as herpes of the eye, as the steroid can make these much worse.
- Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye.
- Remove contact lenses before use unless advised otherwise.
- Keep a five-minute gap between different eye drops.
Frequently asked questions about Tobramycin + Dexamethasone
What is the price of Tobramycin + Dexamethasone in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Tobramycin + Dexamethasone products currently in stock range from Rs 120 to Rs 952 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Tobraxia Eye Drops 5ml at Rs 120. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Tobramycin + Dexamethasone are available in Pakistan?
Tobramycin + Dexamethasone is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Amgydex (Kobec Pharmaceuticals), Obradex (Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Tobradex (Alcon Couvreur), Orcydex (Jeans Pharmacitical Industries), Mebradex (Medipak Ltd), Tobraxia (Innvotek Pharmaceuticals), Tobra-d (Schazoo Laboratories Ltd) and Eyebradex (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), along with 4 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Tobramycin + Dexamethasone?
Yes. Tobramycin + Dexamethasone is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Are all Tobramycin + Dexamethasone brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Tobramycin + Dexamethasone in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Tobramycin + Dexamethasone brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 15 products containing Tobramycin + Dexamethasone from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
