Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Jan 25, 2024
Drug Details
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Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics; dexamethasone is a corticosteroid
Forms:
Eye drop, ointment
Administration:
Topical (direct application to the affected eye)
Therapeutic Uses:
Eye inflammation related to a bacterial infection or risk of bacterial infection
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Neomycin-Polymyxin B-Dexamethasone (Maxitrol) Drug Class
Neomycin (nee-oh-mye-sin) is an antibiotic. Polymyxin B (pol-ih-mix-in B) is an antibiotic. Dexamethasone (dek-sah-meth-ah-sohn) is a corticosteroid.
Neomycin-Polymyxin B-Dexamethasone (Maxitrol) Age Range
Neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone eye drops are approved for use in adults and children 2 years of age and older. The eye ointment is for use in adults only.
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