Zylet is a brand name of loteprednol/tobramycin ophthalmic, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
ZYLET (loteprednol etabonate; tobramycin - suspension/drops; ophthalmic)
Manufacturer: BAUSCH AND LOMB
Approval date: December 14, 2004
Strength(s): 0.5%;0.3% [RLD]
Has a generic version of Zylet been approved?
No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Zylet available.
Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Zylet. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.
See also: About generic drugs.
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See also...
- Zylet Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
- Zylet Drops Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Zylet Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Zylet Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Loteprednol/Tobramycin Drops Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Loteprednol and tobramycin Ophthalmic Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Loteprednol etabonate and tobramycin Ophthalmic Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
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