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Polymyxin B and trimethoprim

Polymyxin B and trimethoprim

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Polymyxin B|trimethoprim is an ocular anti-bacterial which is a kind of eye-affecting drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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Polytrim

Side Effects

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Itchy rash
Increased sweating
Itching or burning
Pain
Burning sensation
Excessive sweating
Itchy skin

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Can polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) be used on a baby?

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Does polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) have sulfa in it?

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Is it possible for me to use polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) ophth soln on a sty?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) contain sulfa?

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A 19-year old female 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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A 19-year old female asked:

If I used polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) in eye last month and got pink eye again this month I used polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) again would that be considered prolonged use?

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A 37-year old female asked:

For swimmers ear would either of the opthamalic drops that I have on hand work? I have tobra and dexa, or polymyxin b and trimethoprim. For an 11yrold

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A 35-year old asked:

Is sulfa of any kind in a polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim opthamlmic solution?

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A 45-year old asked:

Does polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim treat stye?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic solution work?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic solution USP used for styes?

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A 37-year old asked:

Polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic solution for ears?

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A member asked about a female:

Is a rash on the chest a sign of an allergic reaction to Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution?

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A female asked:

Can i use Polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic for an ear infection?

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A member asked:

My 2 yr old is on polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim antibiotics eye drop if we don't finish it will it cause a super infection later?

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A 31-year old female asked:

My 3 year old was treating her eye with polymyxin b sul-trimethoprim and next day she developed hives. Which ingredient of this med she is allergic to?

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A 30-year old asked:

Has anyone ever prescribed polymyxin b sulale & trimethoprim?

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A 37-year old asked:

Hi doctors, can you tell me what is polymyxin b sulfate trimethoprim used for?

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A member asked:

Does polymyxin b trimethoprim cure a stye?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can polymyxin sulfate and trimethoprim opththlamic solution be used for a stye?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Can I use neomycin sulfate and polymyxin b sulfate if i'm allergic to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)? I know sulfates are different from sulfonamides but wanted to check

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A 27-year old male asked:

Is polymyxin b trimethoprim opth eye drops a sulfa based drug? I have an allergy to sulfa drugs.

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A 19-year old female asked:

I got conjunctivitis(not severe,just beginning), how long would it be until the redness goes away on trimethoprim polymyxin B ophthalmic eye drops. ?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Which eye antibiotic drop is better? I know each one has it's own class, but generally which is stronger polymyxin & Trimethoprim or Cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Can my child who has an allergy (hives) to polymixin b sulfate/trimethoprim opthalmic drops do fine with neosporin?

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A 49-year old female asked:

My dog keeps shaking his head like his ears are bothering him. Is it safe to use polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprin (spelling is probably not correct) in his ears?

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A 34-year old asked:

What can I do if i'm allergic to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Why should I not be in the sun when i'm on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it safe to take trimethoprim while pregnant?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is the treatment for trimethoprim overdose?

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