EVOTOB-D (Tobramycin 0.3% & Dexamethasone 0.1%) is sterile ophthalmic ointment. Corticoids suppress the inflammatory response to a variety of agents and they probably delay or slow healing. Since corticoids may inhibit the body's defense mechanism against infection, a concomitant antimicrobial drug may be used when this inhibition is considered to be clinically significant. Dexamethasone is a potent corticoid. The antibiotic component in the combination (Tobramycin) is included to provide action against susceptible strains of different microorganisms.
EVOTOB-D ophthalmic ointment is indicated for steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists. Ocular steroids are indicated in inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe where the inherent risk of steroid use in certain infective conjunctivitis is accepted to obtain a diminution in edema and inflammation. They are also indicated in chronic anterior uveitis and corneal injury from chemical, radiation or thermal burns or penetration of foreign bodies. The use of combination drug with anti-infective components is indicated where the risk of superficial ocular infection is high or where there is an expectation that potentially dangerous numbers of bacteria will be present in the eye.
Apply a small strip of ointment (approximately 1/2 inch) into the conjunctival sac(s) of affected eye every 6 to 8 hours. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely no more than 8g should be prescribed initially.
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EVOTOB-D ophthalmic sterile ointment is supplied as pack of 3.5 grams in a plastic aluminum tube.