Generic name:neomycin, polymyxin b, and dexamethasone (ophthalmic route) [ nee-oh-MYE-sin, pol-ee-MIX-in-B-SUL-fate, dex-a-METH-a-sone ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 25, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Maxitrol
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Chemical Class: Aminoglycoside
Uses for Maxitrol
Neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone combination is used to treat eye infections and inflammation, including conjunctivitis and chronic anterior uveitis. It also prevents damage caused by chemicals, radiation, or foreign objects entering the eye.
Neomycin and polymyxin B belong to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by eye infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Maxitrol
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone eye drops in children 2 years of age and older. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 2 years of age.
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of neomycin, polymyxin B, a...
