Medically Reviewed by HaVy Ngo, Pharm.D.

Last Reviewed: Jun 08, 2022

Pros & Cons


What are the pros and cons of Tobradex?

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  • Available as a generic at a lower price
  • Well-tolerated by most people, with fewer adverse effects than oral medications
  • Effective in treating eye inflammation and infection 
  • Can be used in pediatric patients as young as 2 years old
  • Targets the infection directly without the adverse effects of systemic aminoglycoside therapy 


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  • Long-term use of dexamethasone can put you at higher risk of glaucoma and eye damage
  • Tobramycin can cause allergic reactions in some people 
  • Intended to be used multiple times daily