Is Vexol (rimexolone) still available?

No, Vexol (rimexolone) has been [discontinued](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=020474) and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why the medication was discontinued.

What can I use in place of Vexol (rimexolone)?

There are several steroid eye drops that are available and commonly used today. Some of these eye drops include [prednisolone (Pred Forte)](https://www.goodrx.com/prednisolone-acetate/what-is), [dexamethasone (Maxidex)](https://www.goodrx.com/maxidex/what-is), and [fluorometholone (FML)](https://www.goodrx.com/fluorometholone/what-is). Ask your provider which option is right for you and your eye condition.

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Q: What is Vexol (rimexolone)?

Vexol (rimexolone) is a [steroid](https://www.goodrx.com/classes/corticosteroids) eye drop used to lower inflammation (e.g., redness, swelling, itching, pain) after eye surgery. It can also treat inflammation that occurs in the middle of the eye ([anterior uveitis](https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-and-vision-conditions/anterior-uveitis?sso=y)).

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Used for Eye Inflammation

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Vexol (rimexolone) is an eye drop medication used to lower eye inflammation that includes redness, swelling, itching, and pain. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.

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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Last reviewed on July 14, 2022

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What is Vexol (rimexolone)?

What is Vexol (rimexolone) used for?

Eye inflammation

Drug facts

Common BrandsVexol(brand no longer available)

Drug ClassCorticosteroid

Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Vexol (rimexolone)

Vexol (rimexolone) is a steroid eye drop used to lower inflammation (e.g., redness, swelling, itching, pain) after eye surgery. It can also treat inflammation that occurs in the middle of the eye (anterior uveitis).

No, Vexol (rimexolone) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why the medication was discontinued.

There are several steroid eye drops that are available and commonly used today. Some of these eye drops include prednisolone (Pred Forte), dexamethasone (Maxidex), and fluorometholone (FML). Ask your provider which option is right for you and your eye condition.

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Vexol (rimexolone) dosage

Typical dosage for Vexol (rimexolone)

Interactions between Vexol (rimexolone) and other drugs

Vexol (rimexolone) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Vexol (rimexolone). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Desmopressin

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Bemiparin
Bupropion
Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate
Macimorelin
Nadroparin
Sargramostim

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.