Chlorothiazide oral/injection and Maxitrol

• Generic Name: chlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diuril, Diuril Sodium

Chlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) that is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen.

Chlorothiazide is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Chlorothiazide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic ointment
• Other Brand Names: Maxitrol, Ocu-Trol, Poly-Dex, Dexacidin, Dexasporin, Methadex, AK-Trol, Dexacine

Neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone combination is used to treat eye infections and inflammation, including conjunctivitis and chronic anterior uveitis. It also prevents damage caused by chemicals, radiation, or foreign objects entering the eye.

Neomycin and polymyxin B belong to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by eye infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.