Poly-Dex (ophthalmic)
Generic name:dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B (ophthalmic) [ DEX-a-METH-a-sone, NEE-oh-MYE-sin, and-POL-ee-MIX-in-B, off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Maxitrol, Ocu-Trol, Poly-Dex
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
What is Poly-Dex ophthalmic?
Poly-Dex (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.
Poly-Dex is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.
Poly-Dex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dexamethasone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
cataracts, or if you need cataract surgery; or
an allergic reaction to a medicine like neomycin (such as kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or gentamicin).
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
How should I use Poly-Dex?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
To apply the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
To apply the ointment: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment from the tube into this pocket. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 or 2 minutes. W...
