A member asked:

Does polymyxin b trimethoprim cure a stye?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably not: Best treatment for a stye is warm moist compresses and typically oral antibiotics. Topical antibiotics can sometimes be helpful but Polymyxin B trimethaprim is bacteriostatic and has poor penetration.

Answered 11/9/2015

5.3k views

Thank

No: A stye is usually not an infection but a tender swelling of a gland in the eyelid. Also called a chalazion. The treatment is warm compresses and sometimes injection or excision with surgery. Drops and ointments don't much but occasionally i would use a topical antibiotic but it would not be polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim).

Answered 10/8/2019

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Has anyone ever prescribed polymyxin b sulale & trimethoprim?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) be used on a baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic solution work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer