Maxitrol/Dexamethasone + Neomycin

When your eyes are not just red but also painful, sticky, or irritated, it often points to more than simple dryness or allergy. In these cases, a treatment that tackles both infection and inflammation at the same time becomes essential.

Maxitrol eye drops are commonly prescribed for this purpose, offering a combined approach to treating bacterial eye conditions while calming inflammation.

Maxitrol eye drops are prescription eye drops used to treat bacterial eye infections along with inflammation. They are typically prescribed for eye infection treatment where bacteria are involved, inflamed, red, or swollen eyes caused by infection, post-procedure eye irritation where infection risk is present, and conditions requiring both antibacterial eye drops and anti-inflammatory action. This combination makes Maxitrol a practical option when symptoms go beyond simple irritation.

Maxitrol works by combining antibiotics with a steroid to treat both infection and inflammation. It contains dexamethasone, a corticosteroid that reduces swelling, redness, and irritation; neomycin, an antibiotic that targets bacteria; and polymyxin B, another antibiotic that supports bacterial control.

This dual-action formula acts as both an ocular antibiotic and a steroid eye-drop treatment, making it effective in more complex eye conditions.

Maxitrol should be used exactly as prescribed by your prescriber during your consultation at Pharmacy Planet to ensure the infection clears properly.

• Wash your hands before using the drops.
• Tilt your head back and gently pull down your lower eyelid.
• Apply 1–2 drops into the affected eye.
• Close your eyes and press gently near the nose for a minute.

Usual dosing: 1–2 drops up to 4–6 times daily. In more severe cases, it may be used more frequently at the start.

Do not touch the dropper tip. Wait at least 5 minutes before using other eye treatments. Do not stop treatment early, even if symptoms improve. Contact lenses should also be avoided during treatment.

Maxitrol is suitable for adults with bacterial eye infections and inflammation when prescribed. It may be recommended if you have a confirmed bacterial eye infection, experience swelling, redness, and discharge, or need combined eye care with antibiotic and steroid treatment. This treatment is usually prescribed after proper assessment to confirm the cause of symptoms.

Maxitrol is not suitable in certain eye conditions where steroid or antibiotic use may worsen symptoms. You should not use it if you have viral or fungal eye infections, are allergic to dexamethasone, neomycin, or similar medicines, have recently had a foreign body removed from the eye, or have untreated eye conditions that are not bacterial.

Like all medicines, Maxitrol eye drops can cause side effects.

Common Side Effects:

• Mild eye irritation or discomfort
• Feeling of something in the eye
• Temporary blurred vision
• Increased tearing

Serious Side Effects:

• Increased pressure in the eye
• Vision changes or worsening symptoms
• Secondary eye infections
• Allergic reactions such as swelling or breathing difficulty

If serious symptoms occur, immediate medical attention is required. Take care if you use other eye ointment or eye drops, are using antiviral or anti-inflammatory eye treatments, or have conditions affecting the surface of the eye. Avoid prolonged use unless advised, and regular checks may be needed to monitor eye pressure.

Maxitrol is often chosen because it treats both infection and inflammation together. People prefer this treatment because it combines antibacterial eye drops with a steroid, reduces redness, swelling, and discomfort quickly, targets bacterial causes directly, is suitable for more severe or persistent eye conditions, and supports recovery where standard treatments may not be enough. This makes it a strong option when both infection control and inflammation relief are needed.

Getting Maxitrol eye drops is simple and clinically reviewed.

1. Complete an online consultation and share details about your symptoms and medical history.
2. A UK-registered prescriber checks if this eye infection treatment is suitable.
3. If approved, your treatment is delivered safely to your address.