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Use tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) for a stye?
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No: Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) contains Dexamethasone which reduces the eyelid's ability to fight the infection. Antibiotics are not needed to treat styes. They will usually resolve in a week with frequent hot soaks to the area.
Answered 12/26/2020
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