Drug details

Maxitrol (neomycin, polymyxin b and dexamethasone ophthalmic)

type of Antibiotics/Corticosteroids, Ophthalmic

Maxitrol (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone) Ophthalmic Suspension Sterile is a combination of two antibiotics and a steroid used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Maxitrol is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• blurred vision,
• itching,
• irritation,
• redness,
• stinging/burning of the eyes for 1 to 2 minutes when Maxitrol is applied,
• eyelid itching,
• eyelid swelling, or
• sensitivity to light.

The following drugs are related to Maxitrol, either as a replacement or used together:

• Oxervate (cenegermin-bkbj ophthalmic solution)