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Generic Tobradex ST Availability

See also: Generic TobraDex

Tobradex ST is a brand name of dexamethasone/tobramycin ophthalmic, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

TOBRADEX ST (dexamethasone; tobramycin - suspension/drops; ophthalmic)

  • Manufacturer: ALCON PHARMS LTD
    Approval date: February 13, 2009
    Strength(s): 0.05%;0.3% [RLD]

Has a generic version of Tobradex ST been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Tobradex ST available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Tobradex ST. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

  • Topical ophthalmic compositions containing tobramycin and dexamethasone
    Patent 7,795,316
    Issued: September 14, 2010
    Inventor(s): Kabra; Bhagwati P.
    Assignee(s): Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions containing tobramycin, dexamethasone and deacetylated xanthan gum are described. The compositions provide longer ocular retention for enhanced ocular bioavailability of tobramycin and dexamethasone. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions also provide for improved suspension of dexamethasone. The concentration of ionizable species in the compositions is controlled so as to prevent precipitation of the xanthan gum as a result of ionic interactions between tobramycin and xanthan gum, while allowing for a restoration of viscosity upon topical application of the compositions to the eye. The use of deacetylated xanthan gum is disclosed, so as to avoid formulation instability caused by pH drift during storage.
    Patent expiration dates:
    • August 3, 2028
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      Patent use: USE OF A COMBINATION OF TOBRAMYCIN AND DEXAMETHASONE TO TREAT OCULAR INFLAMMATION WHERE AN INFECTION OR RISK OF INFECTION EXISTS
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      Drug product
  • Topical ophthalmic compositions containing tobramycin and dexamethasone
    Patent 8,101,582
    Issued: January 24, 2012
    Inventor(s): Kabra; Bhagwati P.
    Assignee(s): Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions containing tobramycin, dexamethasone and deacetylated xanthan gum are described. The compositions provide longer ocular retention for enhanced ocular bioavailability of tobramycin and dexamethasone. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions also provide for improved suspension of dexamethasone. The concentration of ionizable species in the compositions is controlled so as to prevent precipitation of the xanthan gum as a result of ionic interactions between tobramycin and xanthan gum, while allowing for a restoration of viscosity upon topical application of the compositions to the eye. The use of deacetylated xanthan gum is disclosed, so as to avoid formulation instability caused by pH drift during storage.
    Patent expiration dates:
    • December 19, 2027
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      Patent use: USE OF A COMBINATION OF TOBRAMYCIN AND DEXAMETHASONE TO TREAT OCULAR INFLAMMATION WHERE AN INFECTION OR RISK OF INFECTION EXISTS
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      Drug product

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Glossary

TermDefinition
Drug PatentA drug patent is assigned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and assigns exclusive legal right to the patent holder to protect the proprietary chemical formulation. The patent assigns exclusive legal right to the inventor or patent holder, and may include entities such as the drug brand name, trademark, product dosage form, ingredient formulation, or manufacturing process A patent usually expires 20 years from the date of filing, but can be variable based on many factors, including development of new formulations of the original chemical, and patent infringement litigation.
Drug ExclusivityExclusivity is the sole marketing rights granted by the FDA to a manufacturer upon the approval of a drug and may run simultaneously with a patent. Exclusivity periods can run from 180 days to seven years depending upon the circumstance of the exclusivity grant.
RLDA Reference Listed Drug (RLD) is an approved drug product to which new generic versions are compared to show that they are bioequivalent. A drug company seeking approval to market a generic equivalent must refer to the Reference Listed Drug in its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). By designating a single reference listed drug as the standard to which all generic versions must be shown to be bioequivalent, FDA hopes to avoid possible significant variations among generic drugs and their brand name counterpart.
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