Dexamethasone / Tobramycin Ophthalmic Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 18, 2021.
Applies to the following strengths: 0.1%-0.3%; 0.05%-0.3%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Uveitis
Suspension: 1 or 2 drops into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours
Ointment: Apply a small amount (approximately 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac(s) up to 3 or 4 times per day
Comments:
SUSPENSION:
-During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours.
-Frequency should be decreased gradually as indicated by improvement in clinical signs.
-No more than 20 mL should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without additional evaluation.
OINTMENT:
-No more than 8 g should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation.
Use: Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists
Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Suspension: 1 or 2 drops into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours
Ointment: Apply a small amount (approximately 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac(s) up to 3 or 4 times per day
Comments:
SUSPENSION:
-During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours.
-Frequency should be decreased gradually as indicated by improvement in clinical signs.
-No more than 20 mL should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without additional evaluation.
OINTMENT:
-No more than 8 g should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation.
Use: Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists
Usual Adult Dose for Keratitis
Suspension: 1 or 2 drops into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours
Ointment: Apply a small amount (approximately 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac(s) up to 3 or 4 times per day
Comments:
SUSPENSION:
-During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours.
-Frequency should be decreased gradually as indicated by improvement in clinical signs.
-No more than 20 mL should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without additional evaluation.
OINTMENT:
-No more than 8 g should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation.
Use: Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists
Usual Pediatric Dose for Uveitis
2 years or older:
Suspension: 1 or 2 drops into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours
Ointment: Apply a small amount (approximately 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac(s) up to 3 or 4 times per day
Comments:
SUSPENSION:
-During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours.
-Frequency should be decreased gradually as indicated by improvement in clinical signs.
-No more than 20 mL should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without additional evaluation.
OINTMENT:
-No more than 8 g should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation.
Use: Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
2 years or older:
Suspension: 1 or 2 drops into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours
Ointment: Apply a small amount (approximately 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac(s) up to 3 or 4 times per day
Comments:
SUSPENSION:
-During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours.
-Frequency should be decreased gradually as indicated by improvement in clinical signs.
-No more than 20 mL should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without additional evaluation.
OINTMENT:
-No more than 8 g should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation.
Use: Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists
Usual Pediatric Dose for Keratitis
2 years or older:
Suspension: 1 or 2 drops into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours
Ointment: Apply a small amount (approximately 1/2 inch ribbon) into the conjunctival sac(s) up to 3 or 4 times per day
Comments:
SUSPENSION:
-During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to 1 or 2 drops every 2 hours.
-Frequency should be decreased gradually as indicated by improvement in clinical signs.
-No more than 20 mL should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without additional evaluation.
OINTMENT:
-No more than 8 g should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation.
Use: Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
-This drug is for topical use only and not for injection or oral use.
-Ointment: The manufacturer product information should be consulted.
Patient advice:
-Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the contents.
-Contact lenses should not be worn during the use of this product.
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