A member asked:

I had an allergic reaction to tobrex drops for eyes, they have prescribed me tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) now for the ears. are they different? is it safe to take them?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: You need to contact your doctor to get a substitute. Although the dexamethasone in Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) may mask your allergic reaction to tobramycin initially, it will act up when you stop using the drop.

Answered 5/10/2016

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