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Suggest Dosage For Tobradex Ointment
Question: I have tobradex oath ointment which was prescribed on 4/11/13. It has never been opened. I need this same script today. Can I use the one I currently have which was issued on 4/11/13?No I need to know now
Brief Answer:
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
At this point with the medication over three years old it will not likely effective in addressing your infection.
I would recommend that you obtain a new prescription for this particular medication in order to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
I cannot recommend that you use an expired medication if you have an active infection.
thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
At this point with the medication over three years old it will not likely effective in addressing your infection.
I would recommend that you obtain a new prescription for this particular medication in order to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
I cannot recommend that you use an expired medication if you have an active infection.
thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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