Antibiotic/Steroid Combination Medications in Eye Care

Antibiotic/Steroid Combination Medication Management

Combination antibiotic and steroid medications represent a powerful resource for eye care professionals in managing complex ocular conditions such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and post-surgical inflammation, which necessitate both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory interventions. These dual-action formulas offer a synergistic approach, combining the infection-fighting capabilities of antibiotics with the potent anti-inflammatory effects of steroids. This not only accelerates the healing process but also reduces the risk of complications associated with persistent inflammation and bacterial infections.

Ophthalmic Antibiotic/Steroid Combination Medications

BrandGenericDosingAmountAgesPregnancyMechanism
Blephamide
Generic
sulfacetamide 10%
prednisolone acetate 0.2%
qid5/10ml (gtt)
3.5g (ung)
>6 yearsCsulfonamide
corticosteroid
Maxitrol
Generic
neomycin 0.35%
polymyxin b
dexamethasone 0.1%
tid-qid5mL (gtt)
3.5g (ung)
>2 yearsCaminoglycoside
polymyxin
corticosteroid
Tobradex
Generic
tobramycin 0.3%
dexamethasone 0.1%
tid-qid (gtt)
tid (ung)
2.5/5/10mL (gtt)
3.5g (ung)
>2 yearsCaminoglycoside
corticosteroid
Tobradex ST
tobramycin 0.3%
dexamethasone 0.05%
q4h2.5/5/10mL>2 yearsCaminoglycoside
corticosteroid
Zylet
tobramycin 0.3%
loteprednol etabonate 0.5%
q4h2.5/5/10mL>6 yearsCaminoglycoside
corticosteroid