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Tobramycin Eye Drops and Tobradex: Dosage, Side Effects, Steroid Warnings and US Cost

Tobramycin ophthalmic solution 0.3% is a prescription aminoglycoside eye drop for bacterial infections of the outer eye and eyelids, and Tobradex combines it with the steroid dexamethasone. This guide gives the US label dose for each, side effects, the steroid warnings on eye pressure, cataract and viral or fungal infection, Tobradex vs Tobradex ST vs Zylet, use in pregnancy and children, contact lenses, how tobramycin compares with fluoroquinolone drops, which brands are discontinued, and what a bottle costs US pharmacies.