Can I use Tobradex for an ear infection?

Can I use Tobradex for an ear infection?

Tobradex is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Otiprio is used to treat pediatric patients with bilateral otitis media (middle ear infection) with effusion undergoing tympanostomy tube placement. Both Tobradex and Otiprio contain an antibiotic. Tobradex also contains a steroid.

What is Tobradex drops used for?

Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. Dexamethasone is a type of cortisone and belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids. Tobradex Eye Drops are used to treat inflammation, corneal injury and bacterial infections in the external part of the eye.

How long do you use Tobradex?

Adults: One drop instilled into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours while the patient is awake. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to one drop every two hours while the patient is awake. Dosing should continue for 14 days not to exceed a maximum of 24 days.

Can I buy Tobradex over the counter?

Tobramycin is a strong medication that is only available by prescription to help govern its use to when it is truly necessary. As such, one cannot just buy tobramycin online or get tobramycin OTC from a pharmacy in the United States.

Is Tobradex an antibiotic?

Tobradex (tobramycin / dexamethasone) is a steroid-antibiotic combination eye medication that effectively treats eye inflammation and bacterial infections but can cause high eye pressure and eye injury if used for a long time.

Is TobraDex an antibiotic?

How much does Tobradex eye ointment cost?

The cost for TobraDex ophthalmic suspension (0.1%-0.3%) is around $92 for a supply of 2.5 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of TobraDex is available, see dexamethasone/tobramycin ophthalmic prices.

What does Tobradex treat?

Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) is a combination antibiotic and steroid used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Tobradex is available in generic form.

How often to use Tobradex eye drops?

Ophthalmic tobramycin comes as as a solution (liquid) to instill in the eyes and as an eye ointment to apply to the eyes. The eye drops are usually applied every 4 to 8 hours and the ointment is usually applied two to four times a day.