Maxitrol

Maxitrol is a brand name of dexamethasone/neomycin/polymyxin b ophthalmic, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

MAXITROL (dexamethasone; neomycin sulfate; polymyxin b sulfate - ointment; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: FALCON PHARMS
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 0.1%;EQ 3.5MG BASE/GM;10,000 UNITS/GM ^[RLD][AT]

MAXITROL (dexamethasone; neomycin sulfate; polymyxin b sulfate - suspension/drops; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: FALCON PHARMS
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 0.1%;EQ 3.5MG BASE/ML;10,000 UNITS/ML ^[RLD][AT]

Has a generic version of Maxitrol been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Maxitrol:

DEXASPORIN (dexamethasone; neomycin sulfate; polymyxin b sulfate suspension/drops; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: BAUSCH AND LOMB
  
  Approval date: September 13, 1995
  
  Strength(s): 0.1%;EQ 3.5MG BASE/ML;10,000 UNITS/ML ^[AT]

MAXITROL (dexamethasone; neomycin sulfate; polymyxin b sulfate suspension/drops; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: ALCON
  
  Approval date: May 22, 1984
  
  Strength(s): 0.1%;EQ 3.5MG BASE/ML;10,000 UNITS/ML ^[AT]

NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND DEXAMETHASONE (dexamethasone; neomycin sulfate; polymyxin b sulfate ointment; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: BAUSCH AND LOMB
  
  Approval date: July 25, 1994
  
  Strength(s): 0.1%;EQ 3.5MG BASE/GM;10,000 UNITS/GM ^[AT]


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  Manufacturer: FERA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: July 31, 1989
  
  Strength(s): 0.1%;EQ 3.5MG BASE/GM;10,000 UNITS/GM ^[AT]

NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND DEXAMETHASONE (dexamethasone; neomycin sulfate; polymyxin b sulfate suspension/drops; ophthalmic)

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  Manufacturer: ALCON UNIVERSAL
  
  Approval date: November 17, 1986
  
  Strength(s): 0.1%;EQ 3.5MG BASE/ML;10,000 UNITS/ML ^[AT]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Maxitrol. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Maxitrol.

See also...

• Maxitrol Drops Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Maxitrol Ointment Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Maxitrol Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Dexamethasone/Neomycin/Polymyxin B Drops Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Dexamethasone/Neomycin/Polymyxin B Ointment Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone ophthalmic Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)