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What is better for bacterial conjunctivitis? zylet, tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone)?

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Dr. Tal Raviv answered

Depends: Zylet and tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) are very similar they both have an antibiotic - tobramycin and a steroid. Zylet has a milder steroid than tobramycin.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 8/15/2016

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I have pink eye from my son. Without insurance temporarily so i used old tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) that expired last yr. Can't afford to go to doc. Will it work?

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I'm on accutane. I have pink eye and my doctor gave me antibacterial eyedrops tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone). Can I use tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) while on accutane?Is there any interaction?

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