Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Dexamethasone + tobramycin (eye drops)

Generic name
Dexamethasone + tobramycin (eye drops)
Brand name
ATC Code
S01CA01

Pharmacokinetics in children

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Eye infections
  • Ocular
    • Eye salve
      • 0 years up to 18 years
        • Apply a small amount (piece of about 1.5 cm) in the conjunctival sac or sacs, up to 3 or 4
          times daily, or only before bed in addition to the drops used during the day.

        • Duration of treatment:

          Maximum 14 days

      • 0 years up to 18 years
        [2]
        • Apply a small amount (piece of about 1.5 cm) in the conjunctival sac or sacs, up to 3 or 4
          times daily, or only before bed in addition to the drops used during the day.

        • Duration of treatment:

          Maximum 14 days

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

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Side effects

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Contra-indications

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Warnings & precautions in children

In children and adolescents, the intraocular pressure should be checked regularly. This is especially important in pediatric patients receiving drugs containing dexamethasone, as the risk of steroid-induced ocular hypertension in children under 6 years of age can be higher and appear earlier than in adults.

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Interactions

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References

  1. Alcon Nederland BV, SmPC Tobradex (RVG 14223) 27-10-2015, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl
  2. Alcon Nederland BV, SmPC Tobradex (RVG 14224) 04-11-2014, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl

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Changes

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