Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin Benefits & Uses

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eyelid Inflammation Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tobramycin (0.3% w/v) Benzalkonium Chloride0.01% w/v), for course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eyelid Inflammation Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tobramycin (0.3% w/v) Benzalkonium Chloride0.01% w/v), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Adult	Disease: Eyelid Inflammation Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tobramycin (0.3% w/v) Benzalkonium Chloride0.01% w/v), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Eyelid Inflammation Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tobramycin (0.3% w/v) Benzalkonium Chloride0.01% w/v), for course duration follow doctor's advice

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin is used -

Severe

Weakness
Erythema
Wheezing
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Moderate

Chest Pain

Mild

Rash
Back Pain
Cough
Dizziness
Headache
Diarrhoea
Throat Irritation
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Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin safe for pregnant women?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin without medical advice.
Is the use of Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin. Immediately discontinue Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin on the Kidneys?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin on the Liver?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin on the Heart?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin with Other Drugs

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Acyclovir

Amphotericin B

Moderate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Aprotinin

Beclometasone

Bleomycin

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin

Is this Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin is addictive.

Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin

It is safe to take Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin

Information about the interaction of Benzalkonium Chloride + Tobramycin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.