Question 1

What is Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate); Tobramycin used for?

Accepted Answer

Eye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis caused by bacteria

Question 2

How do you take Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate); Tobramycin?

Accepted Answer

For adults, put 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye every 4 to 6 hours. Your doctor may tell you to use it more often at first (like every 2 hours) then reduce as your eye improves. Wash your hands before and after use, tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and drop the medicine inside. Do not let the tip of the bottle touch your eye.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate); Tobramycin?

Accepted Answer

Mild burning or stinging when you first put the drops in, temporary blurry vision, eye itching or discomfort, watery eyes

Question 4

Who should not take Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate); Tobramycin?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to Dexamethasone, Tobramycin, or any aminoglycoside antibiotic. Do not use if you have a viral eye infection (like herpes of the eye), fungal eye infection, or untreated bacterial eye infection without a doctor's guidance. People with glaucoma or high eye pressure should be very careful and must inform their doctor before use.

Question 5

Is Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate); Tobramycin safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically prescribes it, as the steroid component may pose risks to your baby.

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