Maxitrol Eye Drops treat conditions involving swelling of the eyes and treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. 

Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use Maxitrol Eye Drops as directed. To use the Maxitrol Eye Drops, follow these instructions:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Check the dropper tip to ensure it is not chipped or cracked.
• While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket.
• Hold the dropper as close to the eye as possible without touching it. While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid. 
• Remove your index finger from the lower eyelid.
• Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids.
• Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure.
• Replace and tighten the cap on the dropper bottle. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
• Wash your hands to remove any medication.

Before taking Maxitrol Eye Drops, tell your doctor if you have the following:

• If you are allergic to dexamethasone, neomycin, or polymyxin B or have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes,
• Medical conditions such as:
• Glaucoma;
• Cataracts, or if you need cataract surgery; or
• An allergic reaction to a medicine like neomycin,
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Common side effects of Maxitrol Eye Drops include:

• stinging/burning,
• irritation,
• itching,
• redness,
• blurred vision,
• eyelid itching,
• eyelid swelling, or
• sensitivity to light.

These do not contain all possible side effects, and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Are there multiple medications in Maxitrol Eye Drops?

Maxitrol contains dexamethasone, which is a corticosteroid. This medication also contains two antibiotics: neomycin and polymyxin B.

How long does it take for Maxitrol Eye Drops to work?

Maxitrol Eye Drops start working right away since it is placed right where the inflammation and infection are. Your symptoms should start improving in a couple of days.

What are the side effects of Maxitrol Eye Drops?

Stinging or burning of the eyes for 1 to 2 minutes may occur.