Maxitrol Ophthalmic Suspension and Zymine Liquid

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

Maxitrol (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.

Maxitrol is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

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

• Generic Name: triprolidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Histex, M-Hist PD, Vanaclear PD, Vanahist PD, Zymine, Zymine XR, Tripohist, Histex Syrup, Histex PD Drops, Histex PDX

Symptomatic relief of seasonal (e.g., hay fever) or perennial (nonseasonal) allergic rhinitis or nonallergic (vasomotor) rhinitis.

Used in fixed combination with other agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine) for symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea, sneezing, oronasopharyngeal itching, lacrimation, itching eyes, and/or other symptoms (e.g., sinus congestion) associated with seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis or nonallergic rhinitis.

Symptomatic relief of allergic conjunctivitis caused by foods or inhaled allergens.

Symptomatic treatment of mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema.

Used in fixed combination with other agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine) for self-medication for symptomatic relief of sinus congestion and other symptoms associated with the common cold.