Dexamethasone, neomycin, polymyxin b
Sold as Polydex vet eye, Maxitrol, Maxitrol ophthalmic
Combination product
This product contains more than one active ingredient, so it has no single molecular structure.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 2
- Registrations
- 3
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanvet (Pty) LtdCancelled | Polydex vet eye | ointment | 83/132 | Not determined | None |
| Novartis South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Maxitrol, Maxitrol ophthalmic | ointment | H1145, H1158 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polydex - vet eye ointment EACH 1 g EYE OINTMENT CONTAINS DEXAMETHASONE A 0,5 mg NEOMYCIN SULPHATE A 5 mg POLYMYXIN B A 0,66 mg | -Ointment | 83/132 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Maxitrol 1 ML DEXAMETHASONE A 1 MG NEOMYCIN SULPHATE A 3 500 IU (BASE) POLYMYXIN B SULFATE A 6000 IU (BASE) | Not listed | H1145 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Maxitrol ophthalmic ointment EACH GRAM CONTAINS DEXAMETHASONE A 1,0 mg NEOMYCIN A 3,5 mg POLYMYXIN B SULFATE A 6 000 units | Ointment | H1158 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.