Neomycin, Polymyxin B, Dexamethasone and Trientine

• 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: trientine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Syprine, Clovique

Trientine is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent. A chelating agent works by removing a heavy metal (such as lead, mercury, or copper) from the blood.

Wilson's disease is a genetic metabolic defect that causes excess copper to build up in the body.

Trientine is used to treat this inherited condition in people who cannot take penicillamine.

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