Product Overview
• Sterile combination eye drops (polymyxin B + neomycin + dexamethasone) • Broad-spectrum antibiotic with potent anti-inflammatory steroid • Treats bacterial eye infections with significant inflammation • Prescription-only medicine • 5 mL plastic dropper bottle
Product Description
Maxitrol Ophthalmic Drops contain neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 6000 IU, and dexamethasone 1 mg per mL. Indicated for steroid-responsive ocular surface infections (conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis) where bacterial infection is present or suspected, and inflammation needs to be controlled. The dual antibiotics cover most gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, while dexamethasone rapidly reduces swelling, redness, pain, and itching. Not for viral or fungal eye infections. Benefits • Triple-action: kills bacteria + reduces inflammation fast • Effective against resistant organisms (polymyxin B + neomycin) • Rapid relief from red, painful, swollen eyes • Proven for post-operative inflammation with infection risk • Preservative: benzalkonium chloride • Small bottle with precise dropper tip How to Use • Shake bottle well before use • Tilt head back, pull lower lid down to form pocket • Instil 1–2 drops into affected eye(s) every 4–6 hours (doctor will specify) • For severe cases: may be used hourly initially, then tapered • Do not touch dropper tip to eye or any surface • Wait 5–10 minutes before using other eye drops • Do not wear contact lenses during treatment • Use strictly as prescribed; do not stop early even if symptoms improve • Treatment usually 7–10 days; prolonged steroid use requires monitoring
