Tobradex eye ointment tube 3.5g

1 g of ointment contains (active ingredients):

• tobramycin – 3 mg;
• dexamethasone – 1 mg.

Excipients: anhydrous chlorobutanol, mineral oil, white soft paraffin.

• hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any component of the drug;
• hypersensitivity to aminoglycosides;
• keratitis caused by the herpes simplex virus;
• cowpox, chickenpox and other viral infections of the cornea and conjunctiva;
• fungal diseases of the eye structures or treated parasitic eye infections;
• mycobacterial infections of the eye;
• The drug should not be used after uncomplicated removal of a foreign body from the cornea.

For ophthalmic use.

Adults, including elderly patients, children aged 12 to 18 years

A small amount of ointment (a strip approximately 1.5 cm long) should be instilled into the conjunctival sac(s) of the affected eye(s) up to 3 or 4 times daily. The frequency of application should be gradually reduced as clinical signs improve. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely.

The eye ointment can be used at night in combination with the use of Tobradex eye drops during the day.

After applying the ointment, it is recommended to carefully close the eyelids. This reduces the systemic absorption of drugs administered into the eye, which reduces the likelihood of systemic side effects.

It is recommended to constantly monitor intraocular pressure.

Use in children

The data obtained confirm the safety and effectiveness of the drug in children aged 2 years and older, who were treated with the drug for 7 days for the treatment of superficial bacterial eye inflammation.

It can be used in children who need cataract surgery.

How to use: To prevent contamination of the tip and contents of the tube, care must be taken not to touch the eyelids or other surfaces with the tip of the tube.

Pregnant women

The use of Tobradex during pregnancy is not recommended.

Because many drugs are excreted in breast milk, consideration should be given to temporarily discontinuing breastfeeding while using Tobradex.

Drivers

“Tobradex” eye ointment, has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines. Temporary blurred vision or other visual disturbances may affect the ability to drive or use machines. If blurred vision occurs during use, the patient should wait until the vision clears before driving or using machines.

Given the characteristics of this drug, intended for topical use, no toxic effect is expected either when used in ophthalmology at recommended doses or in case of accidental ingestion of the contents of the tube. In case of overdose with the drug when applied topically, wash the excess drug from the eye(s) with warm water.

Possible clinical signs and symptoms of drug overdose (punctate keratitis, erythema, increased lacrimation, eyelid edema and itching) may be similar to the side effects observed in some patients.

In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions were eye pain, increased intraocular pressure, eye irritation, and eye itching, which occurred in less than 1% of patients.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, out of the reach of children. Do not freeze. Keep the tube tightly closed.

Shelf life – 2 years (after opening the tube – 1 month).