antibiotic + dexamethasone

This is a combination drug consisting of an antibiotic and dexamethasone (a corticosteroid). The specific antibiotics used in marketed products include tobramycin (Tobradex), ciprofloxacin (Ciprodex), or neomycin and polymyxin B (Maxitrol). These combinations are primarily used for the treatment of bacterial infections with associated inflammation—most commonly in the eye or ear. The antibiotic component acts by killing susceptible bacteria or inhibiting their growth; the dexamethasone component reduces inflammation by suppressing immune responses such as redness, swelling, and itching. This dual action helps both eradicate infection and control inflammatory symptoms[1][2][3][4][5].

Brand names

TobradexCiprodexMaxitrol

Other names

tobramycin/dexamethasoneciprofloxacin/dexamethasoneneomycin/polymyxin B/dexamethasone