Tobradex
Tobradex is an eye drop suspension containing tobramycin and dexamethasone, used for bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharitis. It comes in one strength and several pack sizes. You can compare the price per bottle across options.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredients
- Tobramycin · Dexamethasone
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, suspension
- Strengths
- 0.1/0.3%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Tobradex on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Conjunctivitis · Blepharitis
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid and Anti-infective
- Pharmacological class
- Aminoglycoside and Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- viral, fungal, or tubercular eye infections; epithelial herpes simplex keratitis
- Minor side effects
- eye discomfort; itching
- Moderate side effects
- blurred vision; hyperaemia
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, suspension
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset time
- minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store upright below 25°C.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid use. Breastfeeding: Discontinue during treatment.
Precautions and warnings
monitor intraocular pressure with prolonged use; discontinue if signs of sensitivity occur
Serious side effects
secondary ocular infection, requires immediate medical attention; glaucoma, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tobramycin with dexamethasone as an eye drop suspension, used for bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharitis. An aminoglycoside with a corticosteroid.
Mechanism of action
Tobramycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis; dexamethasone acts as a potent anti-inflammatory corticosteroid to reduce oedema and irritation.
Tobradex is an eye drop suspension that combines tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, with dexamethasone, a corticosteroid. It comes as a 0.1/0.3% bottle and is used for bacterial conjunctivitis and blepharitis. The originator company is Novartis.
Tobramycin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, while dexamethasone reduces oedema and irritation. The drops act within minutes and the effect lasts four to six hours. Tobradex must not be used where a viral, fungal or tubercular eye infection is present, or in epithelial herpes simplex keratitis. With prolonged use, intraocular pressure needs monitoring, and the drops should be stopped if signs of sensitivity appear.
Getting Tobradex delivered to Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to one week and Standard Airmail up to three weeks, and prices display in ringgit by default. Pick your pack from the Eye Care category.
FAQ
Is Tobradex the brand-name original?
Yes, Tobradex is the original brand from Novartis, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredients (tobramycin and dexamethasone) at the same doses, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What is Tobradex for?
Tobradex contains tobramycin and dexamethasone and is taken for conjunctivitis and blepharitis. Tobramycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis; dexamethasone acts as a potent anti-inflammatory corticosteroid to reduce oedema and irritation.
What does Tobradex cost?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Tobradex comes in a 0.1/0.3% strength, in packs of 1 to 5 bottles. You'll see the price per bottle for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per bottle. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What are the possible side effects of Tobradex?
The ones people notice most with tobramycin and dexamethasone are eye discomfort and itching. Some people also get blurred vision and hyperaemia. Rarer but serious: secondary ocular infection and glaucoma. These need urgent medical help.
How long before Tobradex takes effect?
Tobramycin and dexamethasone usually kick in within minutes. Some people notice it sooner than others.
Can I order Tobradex online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Tobradex. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Tobradex to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Tobradex is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Tobradex.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Tobramycin / Dexamethasone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.