Maxitrol is a remedy available in the form of eye drops and ointment and contains dexamethasone, neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B, indicated for the treatment of inflammatory eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis, in case of bacterial infection or risk of infection.
This medicine can be purchased from a pharmacy, for a price of between 17 and 25 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
- Maxitrol is available in the form of eye drops or ointments.
- Containing corticosteroids and antibiotics in their composition.
- Which are indicated for the treatment of inflammatory eye conditions.
- In case of bacterial infection or risk of infection:.
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The dosage depends on how Maxitriol is dosed to use:
The recommended dose is 1 to 2 drops, 4 to 6 times a day, to be applied in cases of conjunctiva, in more severe cases the drops can be administered every hour and the dose should be gradually decreased, as directed by the doctor.
The usual recommended dose is 1 to 1.5 cm of ointment, which should be applied to the conjunctival sac, 3 to 4 times a day or as directed by your doctor.
For convenience, eye drops can be used during the day and ointment can be applied at night before bedtime.
Maxitrol is counterinditive in people with hypersensitivity to formula components and should not be used in pregnant or nursing women without medical advice.
In addition, this medicine is contraadized in cases of herpes simplex keratitis, vaccine virus infections, chickenpox and other viral infections of the cornea and conjunctiva.It should also not be used in diseases caused by fungi, parasites or mycobacteria.
Although rare, some of the side effects that can occur during treatment with maxitrol are inflammation of the cornea, increased intraocular pressure, itchy eyes and discomfort and eye irritation.