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Comparing Erythromycin Ophthalmic vs Tobramycin Ophthalmic

Erythromycin ophthalmic

Tobramycin ophthalmic

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.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
9.3
4 Reviews

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.

8
Lady Theresa

For Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Not easy to use but works the best (and fastest way) to get rid of pink eye. I poured the ointment on a glove covered finger to administer because it is difficult trying to avoid touching your eye with the tip of the tube.

10
SeeingClearly
9.4
5 Reviews

For Conjunctivitis, Bacterial A little itching and redness. Missed 3 days of school because of pink eye. Then I went on this and it seems to be getting better.

9
Anonymous

For Conjunctivitis, Bacterial This definitely helped my eyes, one was almost swollen shut, the eye lids were swollen bad, eyes bloodshot, extreme watering and painful. After one day eyes are 50 % better.

8
red eyes

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full erythromycin ophthalmic side effects document.

See the full tobramycin ophthalmic side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 gram(s)
Dosage 0.5%
Per Unit* $3.13
Cost* $156.45
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Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 0.3%
Per Unit* $2.97 - $3.46
Cost* $14.84 - $17.28
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Ophthalmic ointment
  • Ophthalmic solution

Brand Names

N/A

 AK-Tob, Tobralcon, Tobrasol, Tobrex, Tomycine

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

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.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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.

Disease Interactions

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.

First Approval Date

June 29, 1964

November 25, 1981

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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