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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. ?
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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) &PATANOL DROPS to cover any allergic component.
Answered 9/28/2016
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