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A member asked:
I used polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) last month for my pink eyes and i ended up getting pink eyes again this month polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) did not work is that considered prolonged use?
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No: No this is not a prolonged use. Either the diagnosis is wrong or you may have a resistance. See your doctor again
Answered 5/2/2016
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