Maxitrol Gtt Opht Fl 5ml

What is Maxitrol eye drops and when is it used?

Prescriptened by your doctor.Maxitrol eye drops is a medicine used to treat infected eye infections.

What precautions should be taken?

The antibiotics contained in Maxitrol eye drops (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfate) are not effective against all pathogens that cause eye infections. Incorrect use of the drug may cause complications. Therefore, never use Maxitrol eye drops of your own accord for the treatment of other diseases or for third parties. In the event of new infections of the eye later on, you may only use Maxitrol eye drops if you have received a new doctor's prescription.Your doctor must regularly check your eyes throughout the entire duration of treatment with this medicine.If you are using more than one medication for the eyes, leave an interval of at least 5 minutes between applications. If ointments are used, these should be used at the end.

When should Maxitrol eye drops not be used?

Maxitrol eye drops must not be used in case of known or suspected hypersensitivity (allergy) to one of the ingredients of Maxitrol eye drops, in the case of various viral diseases of the eye, in certain bacterial eye infections, in fungal diseases or untreated parasitic infections of the eye, in injuries and ulcers of the cornea, as well as in Newborn.

When is caution required when taking / using Maxitrol eye drops?

• If an allergic reaction develops, such as itching of the eyes, swelling of the eyelid or reddening of the eyes, stop the therapy and consult your doctor. Allergic reactions can manifest themselves very differently from local itching, reddening of the skin to severe skin reactions. These allergic reactions can also occur with other treatments (topical or holistic) with an antibiotic of the same type (amyloglycosides). If you use other antibiotics together with Maxitrol eye drops, ask your doctor.With prolonged use of Maxitrol eye drops there is a risk of a fungal infection.Corticosteroids can mask, activate, or worsen an infection in the eye. If Maxitrol eye drops are used for a long time, this can lead to delayed wound healing. It can also lead to an increase in intraocular pressure and, as a result, to glaucoma. During the treatment with Maxitrol eye drops you should be under constant medical supervision, whereby the intraocular pressure has to be measured regularly by the doctor.If the eye complaints treated with Maxitrol eye drops worsen after 2-3 days of treatment or if new symptoms appear, consult your doctor immediately.If you suffer from diseases which result in thinning of the tissues around the eye (cornea or sclera): Topical use of corticosteroids can cause perforation of the eye.If you have diabetes (especially type I diabetes), there is a risk of cataracts. The use of corticosteroids in diabetics increases the risk of early and rapidly occurring cataracts.If swelling occurs on the trunk and face (Cushing's syndrome), you should inform your doctor. This risk is particularly important in children and patients treated with ritonavir or cobicistat.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you suffer from other diseases (especially diabetes), glaucoma, or if you have increased eye pressure, if you have had eye infections or injuries caused by viruses (herpes) or fungi in the past or have had ulcer processes of the cornea, if you have allergies or if you are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or apply them to the eye!If the use of Maxitrol eye drops temporarily causes blurred vision or discomfort, you should wait until the symptoms have subsided before driving or using machines.

Note for contact lens wearers

Maxitrol eye drops contain benzalkonium chloride. Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed into soft contact lenses and can discolour the contact lenses. You must remove the contact lenses before using this medicine and only put them back in after 15 minutes.

Can Maxitrol eye drops be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Use during pregnancy is not recommended. It may only be used during breastfeeding with the express permission of your doctor.

How do you use Maxitrol eye drops?

Adult

The doctor determines the dosage. As a rule, 1-2 drops should be instilled into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 4-6 times a day.The use and safety of Maxitrol in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.If too much Maxitrol eye drops get into the eye, rinse the eye out with lukewarm water.Do not add any more drops until it is time for the next scheduled application.If you forget to use Maxitrol eye drops, continue the treatment as planned. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.Do not change the prescribed dosage on your own. If you think that the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

What side effects can Maxitrol eye drops have?

The following side effects may occur when using Maxitrol eye drops:Commonly (affects 1 to 10 users in 100) the following side effects may occur: inflammation of the skin around the eyes,Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 in 1000 users): Hypersensitivity reactions, corneal inflammation, increased eye pressure, itching of the eye, discomfort to the eye, eye irritation.Rarely (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 users): Second infections in the eye, changes in visual acuity and field of vision, delayed wound healing or cataracts, glaucoma,Very rarely (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users) the following occurs: protrusion of the eyeball (exophthalmos), perforation of the cornea (damage to the cornea with perforation).

Post-marketing experience shows the following side effects:Individual cases:

Effects on the eyes: ulcerative corneal inflammation, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, dilated pupil, drooping of the upper eyelid, eye pain, eye swelling, foreign body sensation in the eye, eye redness, increased tearing.Effects on the body: allergy, headache, severe skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).

Other side effects of the individual active ingredients that can potentially occur with Maxitrol eye drops:Dexamethasone

Effects on the eyes: dry eyes, conjunctivitis, blurred vision, abnormal sensations in the eye, crusting of the eyelid margin, corneal erosion, eye pain.Effects on the body: taste disturbances, drowsiness, hormonal changes, e.g. increased body hair (especially in women), muscle weakness and wasting, stretch marks on the skin, high blood pressure, irregular or missed menstruation, changes in protein and calcium concentration in the body, short stature in children and teenagers, as well as swelling and widening of the trunk and face (Cushing's syndrome).Active substances contained in eye drops can enter the bloodstream. Side effects are possible in other parts of the body besides the eyes. In the event of any side effects (especially skin allergies and rashes around the eyes or hypersensitivity reactions) which you suspect to be related to the use of Maxitrol eye drops, discontinue the treatment and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.Benzalkonium chloride can also cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or diseases of the cornea (clear layer on the front of the eye). Contact your doctor if you get an unusual burning sensation, or pain in the eye after using this medicine.If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What should also be noted?

The drug may only be used up to the date marked ?EXP? on the container.

Use-by period after opening

Do not use the contents longer than 30 days after opening the bottle.

Application note

Shake bottle for 30 seconds before use. In order not to impair the sterility of the eye drops, do not touch the tip of the dropper with your eyes or your hands. Close the bottle tightly immediately after use.

Storage advice

Store at room temperature (15-25 ° C), protected from the effects of heat and light and out of the reach of children.

More information

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.After the end of the treatment, please bring each bottle with the remaining eye drops to your dispensing point (doctor's practice or pharmacy) for proper disposal.

What is in Maxitrol eye drops?

1 ml eye drops contains:

Active ingredients

1 mg dexamethasone, 3.5 mg neomycin, polymoxin-B 6000 IU

Auxiliary materials

Polysorbate 20, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid and / or sodium hydroxide (pH adjustment), benzalkonium chloride, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, purified water

Approval number

31567 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Maxitrol eye drops? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies against a doctor's prescription, which only entitles the holder to purchase once.

• Maxitrol eye drops 5 ml
  

Marketing authorization holder

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG, Risch; Domicile: 6343 Rotkreuz.?