Comparing Erythromycin Ophthalmic vs Tobramycin Ophthalmic
Erythromycin ophthalmic |
Tobramycin ophthalmic |
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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. tobramycin ophthalmic 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 & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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9.3
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9.4
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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 tobramycin ophthalmic side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Eyemycin, Ilotycin, and Roymicin | AK-Tob, Tobralcon, Tobrasol, Tobrex, and Tomycine | ||||||||||||||||
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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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First Approval Date |
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June 29, 1964 |
November 25, 1981 |
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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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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
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For Conjunctivitis, Bacterial I prefer the drops to the ointment. The drops are easier to administer and to figure out the dosage. The ointment worked but was less clean.