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Can polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic solution work?
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Depends on diagnosis: Trade name is polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) and depends on what you are treating. It's an older generation antibiotic used often in conjunctivitis and other eye infections. It can be useful for susceptible bacterial infections.
Answered 5/27/2019
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