Question 1

can i put alcon maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) ophthalmic suspension eye drops in the fridge? ..

Accepted Answer

Yes: But these do not require refrigeration.

Question 2

hello, why maxitrol eye drops cause cataracts with prolonged use? why it cant be from single drop? please help me?

Accepted Answer

: Maxitrol is a steroid which can cause cataracts with long term use. One drop or even using it for week does not put you at risk for cataracts.

Question 3

eye drops (maxitrol) can it be used in ears?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eye drops can be safely used in the ears but not the other way around.  Ear drops are not good for the eyes.

Question 4

maxitrol eye drops can cause blurry vision? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: It would be very unusual for maxitrol drops used short term to cause blurring of vision. Long term use can have side effects   related to blurry vision.

Question 5

can alcon (patanol) eye drops be used for red eyes? need expert opinions!

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Patanol (olopatadine) is specifically indicated for relief of ocular allergy symptoms which may include redness.  However, redness can also be caused by a variety of other ocular problems beyond allergy for which Patanol (olopatadine) may not be the appropriate medication.  You should see your ophthalmologist if your redness is ongoing, accompanied by discharge or pain or not resolving quickly.

Question 6

i used maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops, 2 drops every 8 hours for 4 days, on my non-diseased eye. i also have diabetes-ii. did i possibly damage my eye in any way?

Accepted Answer

No: That dosage for that period of time should not cause any damage to your eye. I would not worry in the least.

Question 7

i accidently put 2 drops of maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops into the wrong eye, which is healthy. the eye hurts now. did i possibly damage my vision?

thanks,

Accepted Answer

No: Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) will not hurt your normal eye unless you are allergic to it.  Even so, it will not affect your vision with short term use.

Question 8

my 14yr old son has had covid for about 4 days now. he has had a stuffy nose with no temp and thats about it. today he woke up with what looks like pink eye in both eyes. should i just give him eye drops? i also have maxitrol drops would that work?

Accepted Answer

: Pink eye/ conjunctivitis is generally not a symptom/ sign of COVID. Please contact his doctor for proper evaluation &amp; treatment. Maxitrol does have antibiotic in it but also contains a steroid which may not be appropriate for his conjunctivitis. Also, some conjunctivitis is viral which would not be treated with Maxitrol.

Question 9

will the use of maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops, for 2 days (one drop four times daily) definitely  cause dendrites in non-stromal-keratitis ocular hsv?

Accepted Answer

No: Not likely but definitely wise to use prophylactic anti-viral just in case.

Question 10

will antibiotic maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops lessen the effectiveness of my birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) is a combination antibiotic/anti-inflammatory medication applied topically to the eye for infections and irritations of the eyelids and ocular surface. It is not significantly absorbed into the systemic circulation.

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Can i put alcon maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) ophthalmic suspension eye drops in the fridge? ..

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Hello, why maxitrol eye drops cause cataracts with prolonged use? why it cant be from single drop? please help me?

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Eye drops (maxitrol) can it be used in ears?

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Maxitrol eye drops can cause blurry vision? thank you?

A member asked:

Can alcon (patanol) eye drops be used for red eyes? need expert opinions!

A member asked:

I used maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops, 2 drops every 8 hours for 4 days, on my non-diseased eye. i also have diabetes-ii. did i possibly damage my eye in any way?

A member asked:

I accidently put 2 drops of maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops into the wrong eye, which is healthy. the eye hurts now. did i possibly damage my vision? thanks,

A member asked:

My 14yr old son has had covid for about 4 days now. he has had a stuffy nose with no temp and thats about it. today he woke up with what looks like pink eye in both eyes. should i just give him eye drops? i also have maxitrol drops would that work?

A member asked:

Will the use of maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops, for 2 days (one drop four times daily) definitely cause dendrites in non-stromal-keratitis ocular hsv?

A member asked:

Will antibiotic maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops lessen the effectiveness of my birth control pills?

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