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Medicines dexamethasone + tobramycinQuestion & answer

dexamethasone + tobramycin · Medicine question

Is Tobradex eye drops recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Tobradex eye drops are not recommended during pregnancy.

Sources for this answer

Tobradex Eye DropsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 18Document updated 1 September 2022

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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