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Are polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) drops good for pink eye?
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Not usually: Most 'pink eye" is viral and polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) is a good anti-bacterial which will probably do no harm but will not affect viral infection.
Answered 9/30/2013
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