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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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Dr. Karen Butler answered

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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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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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