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Polytrim 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

Generic Drug

Polymyxin B and trimethoprim

Side Effects

Common

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

Treats

Eye infections
Condition

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What to do if I have the infection, so is the medication called "polytrim" the correct eyedrops to use?

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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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I am using polytrim eye drops for bilateral conjunctivitis and the directions say use one drop every 3 hours in the effected eye(s), maximum 6 doses. Dose this mean 6 total doses between each eye combined, or 6 times per eye?

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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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Is polytrim eye drops ok for someone allergic to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) sulfa?

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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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