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I am 47 have tubes in ears ie 6 weeks ago i have started with alot of drainage again can i use polimyxin b sulfate with trimethoprim opthalmic in ear?

Q: i am 47 have tubes in ears ie 6 weeks ago i have started with alot of drainage again can i use polimyxin b sulfate with trimethoprim opthalmic in ear?

Maybe: I would call the treating ENT &amp; seek their input. You can use it for the time being but they may want to do a recheck on tube position &amp; change the meds.

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Maybe: I would call the treating ENT & seek their input. You can use it for the time being but they may want to do a recheck on tube position & change the meds.

Answered 9/3/2018

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A member asked:

I am 47 have tubes in ears ie 6 weeks ago i have started with alot of drainage again can i use polimyxin b sulfate with trimethoprim opthalmic in ear?

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