Tobidex 0.1%+0.3% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

3.5 gm tube: ৳ 90.27

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Dexamethasone tobramycin
Company Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Tobidex 01 03 eye drop

Indications

  • steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
  • chronic anterior uveitis
  • corneal injury
  • combination with anti-infective component

Pharmacology

  • bactericidal activity
  • inhibition of protein synthesis
  • inhibition of phospholipase A2
  • anti-inflammatory activity

Dosage & Administration

  • 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
  • 1 drop every 2 hours for initial 24-48 hours
  • apply eye ointment 3-4 times per day

Interaction

  • no specific interaction studies performed
  • interval of 10 minutes between successive applications

Contraindications

  • epithelial herpes simplex keratitis
  • vaccinia and varicella
  • mycobacterial infection of the eye
  • hypersensitivity to any component

Side Effects

  • hypersensitivity
  • localized ocular toxicity
  • elevation of intraocular pressure
  • posterior subcapsular cataract formation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • caution during nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • possibility of fungal infections of the cornea
  • cross-sensitivity to other aminoglycoside antibiotics
  • overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Overdose Effects

  • overdose through local administration not known
  • specific measures to reduce resorption in case of accidental oral intake

Therapeutic Class

  • ophthalmic steroid-antibiotic combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • store at room temperature
  • close bottle immediately after use
  • do not use for longer than one month after opening

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