Comparing Chloramphenicol Ophthalmic vs TobraDex
| Chloramphenicol ophthalmic | TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) |
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| Chloramphenicol ophthalmic | TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial. Chloramphenicol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Keratitis, Uveitis. TobraDex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Chloramphenicol ophthalmic | More about TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Chloramphenicol ophthalmic has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
TobraDex has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all TobraDex side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
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Other dexamethasone / tobramycin brands include: Tobradex ST | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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3.5 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 255 drugs are known to interact with Chloramphenicol ophthalmic:
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A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with TobraDex:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
August 18, 1988 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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