Tobradex Eye Drops contain a combination of tobramycin and dexamethasone. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections. Dexamethasone is a steroid. Dexamethasone ophthalmic is used to treat the swelling associated with bacterial eye infections. Tobradex is used to treat bacterial infections or inflammation of the eyes. 

Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully. Use Tobradex Eye Drops as directed. Please do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

To instill the eye drops, follow these steps:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Check the dropper tip to ensure it is not chipped or cracked.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else; eye drops and droppers must be kept clean.
• While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket.
• Hold the dropper (tip down) with the other hand as close to the eye as possible without touching it.
• Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your face.
• While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid. Remove your index finger from the lower eyelid.
• Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids.
• Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure.
• Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
• If you are to use more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before instilling the next drop.
• Replace and tighten the cap on the dropper bottle. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
  Wash your hands to remove any medication.

Before using Tobradex Eye Drops, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially for: other eye problems (such as glaucoma). If you are allergic to either drug or other aminoglycoside antibiotics or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives like benzalkonium chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. 

Your vision may be temporarily unstable after applying Tobradex Eye Drops. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity requiring clear vision until you can safely perform such activities.

Tobradex Eye Drops may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• eye tearing
• itching, stinging or burning of the eye
• swelling of the eye
• temporary blurred vision.

How should you store Tobradex Eye Drops?

Keep Tobradex Eye Drops in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not freeze Tobradex. Store the bottle upright. Do not store Tobradex in the bathroom or near a sink. Please do not put it in the car or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Keep Tobradex in a safe place away from the sight or reach of children.

How should you dispose of Tobradex Eye Drops?

Write the date on the bottle when you open the Tobradex Eye Drops and throw away any remaining amount after four weeks. If your doctor tells you to stop using Tobradex Eye Drops or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine left over.

What should you avoid after using Tobradex Eye Drops?

As with Tobradex Eye Drops, temporary blurred vision or other visual disturbances may affect the ability to drive or use machines. If blurred vision occurs at installation, wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machinery.

What are the possible side effects of Tobradex Eye Drops?

Eye redness, eye discomfort, and eyelid itching/swelling may occur.