Comparing Erythromycin Ophthalmic vs TobraDex
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| Erythromycin ophthalmic Remove Erythromycin ophthalmic from your drug comparison | TobraDex dexamethasone / tobramycin Remove TobraDex from your drug comparison |
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Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial. erythromycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Uveitis, Keratitis. TobraDex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full erythromycin ophthalmic side effects document. |
See the full TobraDex side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all erythromycin ophthalmic prices |
View all TobraDex prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Other dexamethasone / tobramycin brands include: Tobradex ST | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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 B
No proven risk in humans
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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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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 80 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 |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date |
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June 29, 1964 |
August 18, 1988 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.