What is Maxitrol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

This medicine may be stored in the refrigerator, in a cool dry place, or at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Eye drops: Shake the bottle well just before each use.Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes.Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye.Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Ointment: Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Do not touch the tip of the tube with your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment about 1/2 inch long into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball.Look down. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes.Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it.

Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Eye drops: Shake the bottle well just before each use.Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes.Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye.Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Ointment: Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Do not touch the tip of the tube with your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment about 1/2 inch long into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball.Look down. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes.Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it.

This medicine may be stored in the refrigerator, in a cool dry place, or at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.

Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.

Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

Shake the eye drops well just before each use.

To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

To use the ointment: Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue and close the tube tightly. Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.

To use the ointment: Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue and close the tube tightly. Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it.

Shake the eye drops well just before each use.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to polymyxin B, neomycin, or dexamethasone, or if you have certain other eye infections (including herpes simplex).

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to any antibacterial medicines or to steroids, such as cortisone, hydrocortisone, or prednisone.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Ophthalmic routeIf you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or other eye problems (including ulcers in the cornea).

This medicine may cause blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

You will need to have your eyes checked regularly if you use the medicine for 10 days or longer. Be sure to keep all appointments.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or any other eye condition before taking this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or any other eye condition before taking this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or other eye problems.

You will need to have your eyes checked regularly if you use the medicine for 10 days or longer. Keep all appointments.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Ophthalmic routeIf you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.