Maxidex ophthalmic and Minocycline (Systemic)

• Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic suspension
• Other Brand Names: Maxidex, Dextenza, Dexycu, Ozurdex

Maxidex (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, shingles (herpes zoster), severe acne, iritis, uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

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

• Generic Name: minocycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin PAC, Minolira, Solodyn, Ximino, Vectrin, Myrac

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Minocycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, skin infections, severe acne, chlamydia, tick fever, and others. It is also used for gonorrhoea, syphilis, and other infections as a second-line drug in those with a penicillin allergy.

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