Maxitrol is a combination of three medications.
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Neomycin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from making proteins that they need to survive.
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Polymyxin B is another antibiotic that kills bacteria by destroying the bacteria's protective covering.
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Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid. When it’s used in the eye, it lowers the amount of inflammatory chemicals that cause pain, redness, and swelling there. This helps lower eye inflammation and relieve eye pain.
Dose
The typical dose is to put one-half of an inch of ointment in the affected eye(s) up to 3 or 4 times a day.
Precaution
The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Other Side Effects
- Slowed eye healing
- Eye redness
- Headache
