Common Questions about Neomycin-Polymyxin B-Dexamethasone (Maxitrol)

How long does it take for neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone to work?

It usually takes neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone for a couple of days to provide relief from symptoms of eye infection. Tell your doctor if your symptoms are not improving or getting worse after a few days of using this medicine. Do not stop using it before the prescribed treatment course is finished, even if your symptoms are better.

Is Maxitrol used for styes?

Maxitrol (neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone) eye drops and ointment can be used to treat styes (eyelid pimples). Keep in mind that most styes go away on their own without needing topical antibiotics. Warm compresses usually help. Your doctor may, however, prescribe antibiotics such as Maxitrol if you have severe redness and swelling and your eye looks infected.

Can I use neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone while wearing contact lenses?

No, don’t use neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone eye drops or ointment while wearing contact lenses. Remove your contacts before applying the medicine. The use of contact lenses is not recommended while you are undergoing treatment for a bacterial eye infection. Wear glasses until then, and use a fresh pair of contact lenses once your infection has cleared.

Can I use neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone eye drops for an ear infection?

Do not use neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone eye drops to treat an ear infection. This medication is for use on the eye surface only. Do not apply it to your ear or any other part of your body.

Is neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone eye ointment safe for children?

Neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone eye ointment is for adults only. The eye drops can be used by adults and children 2 years of age and older.

What is the price of neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone without insurance?

Without insurance, neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone can be as high as $27.22, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $7.23 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on neomycin-polymyxin B-dexamethasone—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

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