Question 1

i got conjunctivitis(not severe,just beginning), how long would it be until the redness goes away on trimethoprim polymyxin b ophthalmic eye drops. ?

Accepted Answer

CONJUNCTIVITIS : Conjunctivitis is very contagious with your symptoms it sounds more bacterial than allergic . Redness tends to resolve in 1-3dys. You can add in ZYRTEC (cetirizine) &amp;PATANOL DROPS to cover any allergic component.

Question 2

6th day of pink eye. still getting worse. have used polymyxin b sulfate. there seems to be liquid buildup in membrane can barely see

Accepted Answer

Two reasons: Getting worse, first what you have is most likely a viral infection, second you may have an allergy to sulas or other component of poly yin drops.

Question 3

if i used polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) in eye last month and got pink eye again this month i used polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) again would that be considered prolonged use?

Accepted Answer

No: However, recurrent eye infections should make you wonder why this is happening.  If you are a contact lens user, perhaps there is a problem with your lens hygiene.  Also, this time of year allergic conjunctivitis is common and can simulate or bring on infection.  Finally, be sure to clean your eyelashes and lids daily with a washcloth and warm water.

Question 4

neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution, usp can they be used in the eyes? my daughter got pink eye took her to the hospital and this is what they gave her but the bottle says for ears only?

Accepted Answer

Do not use this: Ear drops are way too acidic for the eye. Most of them are in the 3.0 to 4.0 range. Eye drops tend to be more neutral and will sting intensely as the PhH drops below 7. If you squirt a lot of ear drops into an eye, you may get a chemical burn.

In addition to this, I try to avoid putting neomycin solution in eyes as it is toxic and can cause allergic reactions.

Question 5

can viral conjunctivitis affect a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Any systemic viral infection during the first trimester can affect the development of the fetus.  A viral infection limited to the eye should have to affect.

Question 6

hi doctors, can you tell me what is polymyxin b sulfate trimethoprim used for?

Accepted Answer

Infection: These are antibiotics used to treat or prevent infection

Question 7

would bacitracin zinc and polymyxin b sulfate opthalmic ointment work for a style?

Accepted Answer

Moist warm compress: 24 y/o female asks if bacitracin zinc and polymyxin b sulfate ophthalmic ointment work for eye stye? Not recommended. The best management/ treatment for stye is to apply warm compress/ moist warm clean  wash cloth on the affected eye for 5 to 10 minutes 2 or 3 times a day and at bed time. This usually helps to unblock the gland  (sweat or oil) which blockage caused the stye in the first instance.

Question 8

is sulfa of any kind in a polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim opthamlmic solution?

Accepted Answer

No: No it is not. Sulfate is not the same as sulfa.

Question 9

can polymyxin b cause hives?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes it could if you are allergic to it.

Question 10

has anyone ever prescribed polymyxin b sulale & trimethoprim?

Accepted Answer

Yep: It's sulfa antibiotic commonly used for eye infections.

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Conjunctivitis pregnancy polymyxin b and trimetoprim

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I got conjunctivitis(not severe,just beginning), how long would it be until the redness goes away on trimethoprim polymyxin b ophthalmic eye drops. ?

A member asked:

6th day of pink eye. still getting worse. have used polymyxin b sulfate. there seems to be liquid buildup in membrane can barely see

A member asked:

If i used polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) in eye last month and got pink eye again this month i used polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) again would that be considered prolonged use?

A member asked:

Neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution, usp can they be used in the eyes? my daughter got pink eye took her to the hospital and this is what they gave her but the bottle says for ears only?

A member asked:

Can viral conjunctivitis affect a pregnancy?

A member asked:

Hi doctors, can you tell me what is polymyxin b sulfate trimethoprim used for?

A member asked:

Would bacitracin zinc and polymyxin b sulfate opthalmic ointment work for a style?

A member asked:

Is sulfa of any kind in a polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim opthamlmic solution?

A member asked:

Can polymyxin b cause hives?

A member asked:

Has anyone ever prescribed polymyxin b sulale & trimethoprim?

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