Remember to use it at the same times each day. It is available as an ointment and a liquid suspension.Tobradex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.Contact your doctor if the symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in the condition after a few days.Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.Are you considering switching to Tobradex Ointment?Are you planning to see a doctor about switching your medication?Are you planning to see a doctor about switching your medication?Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. It is not known whether tobramycin or dexamethasone passes into breast milk. Tobradex contains a combination of tobramycin and dexamethasone. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Do not use Tobradex without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Squeeze out a drop and close your eye. “Tobradex did the trick. Throw away the unused medication after treatment is completed. Find information about common, infrequent and rare side effects of Tobradex Ophthalmic (Eye). By the 4th day, the infection and swelling was gone. Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone) and Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) are combinations of an antibiotic and a steroid used to treat infections in different parts of the body. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear duct.Do not use Tobradex if you have a viral or fungal infection in the eye, such as herpes, vaccinia, or varicella. If you are using drops in both eyes, repeat the process in the other eye.Hold the tube in your hand for a few minutes to warm it up so that the ointment comes out easily. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.This medication should be used only when clearly needed during This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.Use of this medication for prolonged/repeated periods may result in a new fungal This is not a complete list of possible side effects. I did have slighly blurry vision for the entire period which could be the result of me digging out my eyeballs prior to filling the prescription. If you do suspect an overdose or if the medication has been ingested, contact an emergency room or Poison Control Center for advice.Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands. Position the dropper above your eye. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. Dexamethasone ophthalmic is used to treat the swelling associated with bacterial infections of the eye.Tobradex is used to treat bacterial infections or inflammation of the eyes. Frequency should be decreased gradually as warranted by improvement in clinical signs. Ciprodex is to treat ear infections and Tobradex is used to treat eye infections. Tobradex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. After applying the medication, wait at least 15 minutes before inserting contact lenses, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with Tobradex unless otherwise directed by your doctor.Serious side effects are not expected to occur with the use of Tobradex.Some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, or sensitivity to light may occur.Long-term use of Tobradex could lead to glaucoma, nerve damage in the eye, or cataract formation.This is not a complete list of Tobradex side effects and others may occur. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.Things to remember when you fill your prescription.WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.This survey is being conducted by the WebMD marketing sciences department.All information will be used in a manner consistent with the WebMD