Self-preserved ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions containing tobramycin

摘要

Self-preserved, multi-dose ophthalmic compositions containing tobramycin are described. The compositions do not contain a conventional antimicrobial preservative, such as benzalkonium chloride. Rather, the compositions are self-preserved as a result of the inherent antimicrobial activity of tobramycin. The compositions preferably also contain either boric acid or, more preferably, a borate/polyol complex selected from the group consisting of borate/propylene glycol, borate/glycerol, and combinations thereof.