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Will bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) clear up a ear infection?
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Probably: Bacterium is effective against many bacteria that can cause infection of ear canal or middle ear.
Answered 8/27/2013
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Ear infection-Bactri: Yes- if the infection is caused by a bacteria, Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) should clear it up.
Answered 12/4/2015
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Sometimes: It is not a first line choice for that purpose but it may work. The susceptibility of germs to this antibiotic varies.
Answered 8/17/2017
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