Methedex and Minims Chloramphenicol 0.5%

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

Dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic (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.

dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chloramphenicol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Chloramphenicol belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Chloramphenicol ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. This medicine may be given alone or with other medicines that are taken by mouth for eye infections.

Chloramphenicol is available only with your doctor's prescription.