Eyebradex Sterile Eye Ointment

About Eyebradex Sterile Eye Ointment

Eyebradex Sterile Eye Ointment Uses

• Bacterial infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis
• Eye inflammation following surgery or injury
• Combined infection and inflammation of the eyelid or eye surface

Eyebradex Sterile Eye Ointment Benefits

• Infection and inflammation are treated together in one ointment
• Redness, swelling, and discomfort ease more quickly
• Long lasting contact time on the eye surface compared with drops
• Useful after minor eye surgery under medical supervision

What Experts Say

Tobramycin kills susceptible bacteria in the eye by disrupting protein production inside the bacterial cell, while dexamethasone reduces the swelling, redness, and discomfort that come with the inflammatory response. Combining an antibiotic with a steroid in one ointment treats both the infection and the irritation it causes at the same time.

Bacterial conjunctivitis and postoperative eye inflammation are common reasons ophthalmologists reach for a combination steroid antibiotic product rather than an antibiotic alone, since inflammation itself can slow healing and cause discomfort even as the infection clears. Doctors confirm a bacterial rather than viral cause first, since steroids can worsen certain viral eye infections.

Eye pressure is checked during any extended course of this ointment, since steroid components can raise pressure inside the eye and, over time, contribute to cataract in some patients. Treatment is kept short and reviewed regularly, and any worsening redness, pain, or vision change is treated as a reason to stop and seek an eye examination rather than continue self treatment.

Drug Class

• Corticosteroid and Aminoglycoside Antibiotic Combination (Ophthalmic)

Eyebradex Sterile Eye Ointment formula

• Dexamethasone + Tobramycin

Available forms

• Eye Ointment

How to use Eyebradex Sterile Eye Ointment?

• A thin ribbon of this ointment is usually placed inside the lower eyelid two to four times a day.
• Washing hands before application lowers the risk of further eye infection.
• The tube tip should never touch the eye, eyelid, or any other surface.
• This ointment is normally used for no longer than the course the doctor has advised.

Drug Interactions

• Other eye drops or ointments: Using multiple eye products together needs spacing of at least 10 minutes to avoid washing out the earlier one.
• Other steroid eye products: Combined use raises the risk of increased eye pressure.
• Contact lenses: Wearing lenses during active eye infection or while using this ointment is generally avoided.

Risks and warnings

• Raised eye pressure: Prolonged use can raise pressure inside the eye and, over time, contribute to cataract.
• Masked infection: The steroid component can hide or worsen an untreated viral or fungal eye infection.
• Viral eye infections: This ointment is avoided in infections caused by herpes simplex virus.
• Hypersensitivity: Known allergy to aminoglycoside antibiotics rules out use of this ointment.

Eyebradex Sterile Eye Ointment Side Effects

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Eye irritation or burning sensation
• Eye redness
• Raised eye pressure with prolonged use
• Delayed wound healing with long term use
• Allergic reaction (uncommon)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
• Discard the tube 4 weeks after opening, even if ointment remains.
• Keep out of reach of children.