Tobradex

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINTMENT: 0.3%/0.1%; SUSPENSION: 0.3%/0.1%

ocular inflammation

[ointment]

Dose: apply 0.5 inch ointment to conjunctival sac tid-qid; Info: for ocular inflammation with superficial bacterial infection or risk; reassess if no improvement after 2 days; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[suspension]

Dose: 1-2 drops in eye(s) q4-6h; Info: for ocular inflammation with superficial bacterial infection or risk; reassess if no improvement after 2 days; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use; for severe disease, may start 1-2 drops q2h x1-2 days, then taper dose gradually to D/C

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINTMENT: 0.3%/0.1%; SUSPENSION: 0.3%/0.1%

ocular inflammation

[ointment, 2 yo and older]

Dose: apply 0.5 inch ointment to conjunctival sac tid-qid; Info: for ocular inflammation with superficial bacterial infection or risk; reassess if no improvement after 2 days; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[suspension, 2 yo and older]

Dose: 1-2 drops in eye(s) q4-6h; Info: for ocular inflammation with superficial bacterial infection or risk; reassess if no improvement after 2 days; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use; for severe disease, may start 1-2 drops q2h x1-2 days, then taper dose gradually to D/C