Maxitrol
Maxitrol eye drops treat short-term eye inflammation and help prevent infection by combining a steroid with two antibiotics.
Form
silmätipat, suspensio
Strength
1 mg + 3500 IU + 6000 IU
Active Ingredient
Dexamethasone
Manufacturer
Novartis Finland Oy
How to Use
Dosage
1-2 drops.
Method
Apply only to the eyes.
Important
Up to 1-2 drops, 6 times a day, unless your doctor tells you to use it more often for severe cases.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Allergy
RARE
- •Inflammation of the eye surface
- •Increased eye pressure
- •Blurred vision
- •Light sensitivity
- •Enlarged pupil
- •Drooping eyelid
- •Eye pain
- •Swollen eye
- •Itchy eye
- •Eye discomfort
- •Abnormal eye sensations
- •Red eye
- •Increased tear production
- •Optic nerve damage
- •Cataract
- •Eye irritation
- •Thinning of the eye surface
- •Perforation of the eye surface
- •Intraocular inflammation
- •Eye disease
- •Clouding of the eye
- •Increased body hair (especially in women)
- •Muscle weakness and wasting
- •Purple stretch marks on the body
- •High blood pressure
- •Irregular or absent menstruation
- •Changes in body protein and calcium levels
- •Growth retardation in children and adolescents
- •Swelling and rounding of the body and face (Cushing's syndrome)
- •Headache
- •Corneal ulcer
- •Severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to dexamethasone, polymyxin B sulfate, neomycin, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have certain viral eye infections (like herpes, smallpox, chickenpox/shingles), fungal or parasitic infections, eye tuberculosis, or an eye infection with pus.
- Contact a doctor if your vision becomes blurry or you experience other vision problems.
- Talk to a doctor if you notice swelling or rounding in your body or face, as these can be signs of Cushing's syndrome, especially with long-term or intense treatment.
- If you experience an allergic reaction, stop using the drops and consult a doctor.
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- This medicine may cause skin redness, irritation, and discomfort.
- Long-term use can increase eye pressure, lead to cataracts (especially if you have diabetes), and increase your risk of eye infections. Eye pressure should be checked regularly.
- Steroids used in the eye can delay wound healing, and simultaneous use with anti-inflammatory painkillers for the eye can increase healing problems.
- Talk to a doctor if you have a condition that thins your eye tissue.
- Contact lenses are not recommended during eye inflammation treatment. If allowed by your doctor, remove lenses before using drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
- Benzalkonium chloride in the drops may irritate eyes, especially in those with dry eyes or corneal problems. Contact a doctor if you feel irritation, stinging, or pain.
- Your vision may be blurry for a short time after using the drops. Do not drive or operate machinery until your vision has cleared.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For temporary use. Start and continue therapy under supervision by an ophthalmologist. Do not use if fungal or viral infection is suspected. (updated 4.12.2023)