Neomycin, Polymyxin B, And Dexamethasone (Ophthalmic Route)
Name: Neomycin, Polymyxin B, And Dexamethasone (Ophthalmic Route)
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US Brand Name
- Maxitrol
Descriptions
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.
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, and dexamethasone eye ointment in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | D | Studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy in a life threatening situation or a serious disease, may outweigh the potential risk. |
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For eye infections:
- For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops):
- Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Use one or two drops in the affected eye 4 to 6 times a day. Your doctor may tell you to use the drops more often during severe infections.
- Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For ophthalmic dosage form (eye ointment):
- Adults—Apply a small amount (about 1/2 an inch) into the eye 3 or 4 times a day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops):
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.