What side effects should I be expecting from using Tobradex?

Signs of Tobradex allergy: difficulty breathing, hives (rash on your body), swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or closing of the throat (an anaphylactic reaction) —If you experience any of these symptoms, please call 911 or seek emergency medical care at the nearest emergency room (ER). 

Serious side effects are not expected with Tobradex. 

Common side effects of Tobradex:

• Burning, stinging, itching, redness of the eye(s) - these are the most frequent adverse reactions to Tobradex.
• Blurred vision
• Swelling and itching of the eyelid 
• Sensitivity to light

Long-term use of Tobradex can lead to high eye pressure, nerve damage in the eye, cataract in the back of the eye, glaucoma, and delayed wound healing.

Tobradex Overdose: An overdose of Tobradex is unlikely to happen. However, if you suspect an overdose or if this medication has been consumed/ingested, you should contact your optometrist or the nearest emergency room for advice. You can also call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 for guidance. 

You can find more information at www.poisonhelp.org/help.

The above list on this site may not include all the possible side effects of Tobradex. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist at your local pharmacy if you have persistent side effects or any side effects that are not listed above. You can also report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA