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Medicines tobramycinQuestion & answer

tobramycin · Medicine question

Is intrathecal administration of tobramycin injection contraindicated?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, intrathecal administration of the Hospira UK Ltd tobramycin 40mg/ml injection product is contraindicated.

Sources for this answer

Tobramycin 40mg/ml InjectionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 17Document updated 25 June 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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