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Please tell me what does alcon tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) antibiotic do?
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It is: A combination of an antibiotic and a steroid. The antibiotic is used to kill bacteria and the steroid is used to reduce inflammation.
Answered 1/6/2014
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