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Can you use tobramycin ophthalmic drops with a sulfa/bactrim allergy?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: Theyre different. However, no guarantee there won't be another allergy.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 5/2/2019

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