Overview of Bralifex Plus
Quick Facts
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Dexamethasone, Tobramycin |
| Form | Ophthalmic Suspension, Ophthalmic Ointment |
| Pharmacological class | Ophthalmic Steroids with Anti-infectives |
| Common use | Addressing inflammation and potential bacterial infection in the eye |
| Origin | Synthetic or Semi-synthetic |
What Type of Medicine is Bralifex Plus?
Bralifex Plus is defined as a Fixed-Dose Combination Drug for Topical ophthalmic use, belonging to the high-level pharmacological classification of Ophthalmic Steroids with Anti-infectives. This preparation combines two distinct active components—a potent Steroid and an Aminoglycoside Antibiotic—into a single formula. This combination is intended for inflammatory conditions of the eye when a risk of or existence of a Superficial Bacterial Ocular Infection is present. Due to the presence of the Glucocorticoid component, this product is classified as prescription-only (Rx-only) and is typically supplied as a sterile Ophthalmic Suspension or an Ophthalmic Ointment.
What are the Active Ingredients (Dexamethasone and Tobramycin)?
The Active ingredient(s) in the preparation are the compounds Dexamethasone and Tobramycin. Dexamethasone is a synthetic, fluorinated Glucocorticoid that works by suppressing the body’s Inflammatory Response, thereby relieving the associated swelling and redness. Tobramycin is an Aminoglycoside Antibiotic known for its wide spectrum of Bactericidal action against susceptible ocular pathogens. The selection of Dexamethasone is supported by pharmacological properties confirming its significant Anti-inflammatory action compared to less potent ophthalmic steroids, which is a key differentiator of this specific fixed-dose formulation.
What is the General Purpose of this Dual-Action Ophthalmic Preparation?
The General Purpose of Bralifex Plus is to manage Ocular Conditions that require simultaneous therapeutic action: control of significant Eye Inflammation and elimination or prevention of an associated Bacterial Ocular Infection. By providing both the strong Anti-inflammatory action of the Glucocorticoid and the focused Bactericidal action of the Aminoglycoside, this dual-action product is designed to mitigate tissue damage and discomfort while ensuring microbial control in a single, sterile preparation.

