Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jan 25, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Maxitrol

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.