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Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Ocular infections
Age: Adult
Condition: Mild to moderate infections
Dose: Eye drop – 1-2 drops
Frequency: every 4 hours
Note: Instill into affected eye.
Indication: Ocular infections
Age: Adult
Condition: Severe infections
Dose: Eye drop – 2 drops
Frequency: every 30-60 minutes initially
Note: Instill into affected eye until improvement, then reduce treatment frequency before discontinuation.

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Ocular infections
Age: greater than 1 year
Condition: Mild to moderate infections
Dose: Eye drop – 1-2 drops
Frequency: every 4 hours
Note: instill into affected eye
Indication: Ocular infections
Age: greater than 1 year
Condition: Severe infections
Dose: Eye drop – 2 drops
Frequency: every 30-60 minutes initially
Note: instill into affected eye until improvement, reduce treatment frequency before discontinuation
Administration
  • Wash hands thoroughly
  • Pull lower eyelid
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Etacrynic acid, furosemide, other aminoglycosides, cefalotin, cisplatin, vancomycin, piperacillin, ciclosporin, amphotericin B
Increased nephrotoxicity or ototoxicity
Miconazole
Decrease serum tobramycin levels

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Herpes Simplex Keratitis, Vaccinia, Varicella
May worsen viral infections
Mycobacterial Eye Infections
May mask infection progression

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Protect from light, store in cool (below 25°C) & dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Used within 4 weeks after first opening.

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