Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic Alternatives Compared
| Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic | Erythromycin ophthalmic | TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) |
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| Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic | Erythromycin ophthalmic | TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Keratitis, Uveitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation. Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial. Erythromycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Keratitis, Uveitis. TobraDex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
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| More about Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic | More about Erythromycin ophthalmic | More about TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) | ||||||||||||||||
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Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 24 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Erythromycin ophthalmic has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
TobraDex has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Erythromycin ophthalmic side effects |
View all TobraDex side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Erythromycin ophthalmic prices |
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| TobraDex, Tobradex ST |
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Other dexamethasone / tobramycin brands include: Tobradex ST | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with Dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with TobraDex:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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September 28, 1988 |
June 29, 1964 |
August 18, 1988 |
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