Can I have Botox if I am using Tobradex ointment for an eye infection?
Answer: If you have an eye infection, then don't do Botox until it is cleared up Eye infections spread very easily so don't do any Botox around the eye until your eye infection is cleared up. Needle sticks into the surrounding skin only spreads the infection.
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Answer: If you have an eye infection, then don't do Botox until it is cleared up Eye infections spread very easily so don't do any Botox around the eye until your eye infection is cleared up. Needle sticks into the surrounding skin only spreads the infection.
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Answer: Botox Now? Bettter to Wait. Although no drug interaction is likely to happen, Botox injection in the face of conjunctivitis is not something I would advise. Tobradex is a combination ophthalmic drop of tobramycin (Aminoglycoside) and dexamethasone (steroid) and Botox is Botulinum toxin type A. Although there is a risk of potentiating the effects of Botox with intravenous aminoglycosides, this is not a possible scenario with topical aminoglycosides.
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Answer: Botox Now? Bettter to Wait. Although no drug interaction is likely to happen, Botox injection in the face of conjunctivitis is not something I would advise. Tobradex is a combination ophthalmic drop of tobramycin (Aminoglycoside) and dexamethasone (steroid) and Botox is Botulinum toxin type A. Although there is a risk of potentiating the effects of Botox with intravenous aminoglycosides, this is not a possible scenario with topical aminoglycosides.
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November 16, 2009
Answer: Botox and Tobradex There are no well defined contraindications fotr topical tobradex and dexamethesone. However, as others hace suggested, this depends on the reasonsl the tobradex was prescribed. IF it was for an active infection, I would encourage you to wait unitl this condition was satisfactorily treated prior to initiating Botox therapy.
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November 16, 2009
Answer: Botox and Tobradex There are no well defined contraindications fotr topical tobradex and dexamethesone. However, as others hace suggested, this depends on the reasonsl the tobradex was prescribed. IF it was for an active infection, I would encourage you to wait unitl this condition was satisfactorily treated prior to initiating Botox therapy.
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November 16, 2009
Answer: Botox during eye infection treatment If you have a bacterial conjunctivits, it would be prudent not to treat the Crow's feet or the area between the eyebrows until the infection clears. If you have an allergic or viral conjunctivitis then it shouldn't matter. The upper forehead can be treated though as this is far away from the possible infection. The main concern is not to spread Staph bacteria from the skin surrounding the eyes, via needle sticks of the Botox treatment, to new areas and develop a bacterial facial skin infeciton.
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November 16, 2009
Answer: Botox during eye infection treatment If you have a bacterial conjunctivits, it would be prudent not to treat the Crow's feet or the area between the eyebrows until the infection clears. If you have an allergic or viral conjunctivitis then it shouldn't matter. The upper forehead can be treated though as this is far away from the possible infection. The main concern is not to spread Staph bacteria from the skin surrounding the eyes, via needle sticks of the Botox treatment, to new areas and develop a bacterial facial skin infeciton.
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November 16, 2009
Answer: Botox Injection and Tobradex, Any Drug Interactions? Hi Chermini,
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November 16, 2009
Answer: Botox Injection and Tobradex, Any Drug Interactions? Hi Chermini,
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