General Information On Tobradex Opth Ointment
Tobradex Opth Ointment is used for treating steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions, for which corticosteroids are indicated and where superficial ocular infection caused due to bacteria has occurred. The active ingredients in the medicine are Dexamethasone and Tobramycin. Dexamethasone belongs to the therapeutic category of corticosteroids, while Tobramycin is an antibiotic.
The medicine is available in the form of an ophthalmic ointment. It works by fighting the susceptible bacteria responsible for the infection.
Side effects of Tobradex Opth Ointment
Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Tobradex Opth Ointment if you are suffering from epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, varicella, vaccinia or any other viral disease in the conjunctiva or cornea. It is also ineffective against fungal diseases of the ocular structures or mycobacterial infections in the eye.
Do not buy Tobradex Opth Ointment online if you have allergy to any of the components in the drug. It may also contain preservatives that may cause allergic reaction. Symptoms of an allergy include hives, severe dizziness, difficulty breathing or facial swelling. Stop using the drug if you develop any of these symptoms.
Using Tobradex Opth Ointment for a long time may lead to glaucoma, damage of the optic nerves, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, or defects in fields of vision or visual acuity. It may also increase risks of having a secondary ocular infection. Perforations may also surface. You should immediately notify your doctor if you develop any new or worsening symptoms in your eye.
Some of the other side effects that you may experience during treatment with Tobradex Opth Ointment include:
- Lid swelling and itching
- Conjunctival erythema
- Delayed corneal wound healing
If you wear contact lenses, do not forget to remove them before applying Tobradex Opth Ointment. Do not re-insert them within 15 minutes of applying the drug. The ointment may contain preservatives that may cause damage to your contact lenses. Damaged contact lenses may cause irritation or severe infection in your eye. This may worsen the condition.
Dosage of Tobradex Opth Ointment
Usually, your doctor will advise you to apply about a ½ inch ribbon of the ointment in your conjunctival sac up to 3 to 4 times a day. While applying the medicine, make sure that the tip of its tube does not touch your eye surface.
The first prescription should not exceed Tobradex Opth Ointment 8g. Your doctor will modify the dosage if the desired results are not achieved.
Interactions
Before you buy Tobradex Opth Ointment, inform your doctor if you are using any other ophthalmic medicines, including eye drops and ointments. Also inform him or her if you are already taking any corticosteroids, and anti-bacterial medicines, whether oral, topical or ophthalmic.
In addition to these, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are using at present, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbal preparations, and health or nutritional supplements. Based on this information, your doctor will be able to decide whether Tobradex Opth Ointment is the right product for you or not, and what dosage should be prescribed to you.
