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Tobramycin Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 25, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.3%

Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Ophthalmic ointment:


Ophthalmic solution:

Comments:

Use: Treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible strains of:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

2 months and older:
Ophthalmic ointment:


Ophthalmic solution:

Comments:

Use: Treatment of external infections of the eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible strains of:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Surgical Prophylaxis

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations: Multiple drops to the affected eye(s) 2 to 24 hours prior to the procedure

Comment: Susceptibility of isolates should be considered when determining treatment.

Use: Preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in neonatal patients older than 72 hours and children undergoing ophthalmic procedures with the following likely pathogens:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

Patients receiving topical and systemic aminoglycoside antibiotics: Total serum concentrations should be monitored.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


NARROW THERAPEUTIC INDEX:
Recommendations:

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 months.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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