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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

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Polytrim

Side Effects

Common

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 Polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim treat stye?

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

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Does Polymyxin B Trimethoprim cure a stye?

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

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

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A 52-year old asked:

when i seat in a chair i feel gives me more desires to urinate and i m taken Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) jus for 4 days now.?

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A 41-year old asked:

What would happen if i overdosed on trimethoprim; anything bad?

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What are the possible effects of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim?

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Hoe does trimethoprim cause disturbance in blood cells?

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A 49-year old asked:

Can i crush bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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Can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) be crushed?

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How long does a septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) rash last?

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Does bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) fight all infections?

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A 34-year old female asked:

common side affects for bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds ?

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Can i take phenazopyrid with septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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Can my skin get a rash from bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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What are alternatives to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds ?

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A 42-year old asked:

Could bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) be crushed and still be taken?

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How long does the skin rash last from bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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Is bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) still effective after it was refrigerated?

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How long should i wait to drink after taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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A member asked:

Could bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cause a rash after 10 days of treatment?

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A 64-year old female asked:

Can a person have a rash develop from Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) a day after finishing a 7-day course of the drug?

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A member asked:

I've taken bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds before, why now would I get a rash? Also what should i do to get rid of it?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I have bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds 800-160 how many should I take for a tooth infection. I know this is not usually taken 4 this type of infectionbut its all I have.

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I have bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds 800-160 how many should I take for a tooth infection. I know this is not usually taken 4 this type of infectionbut its all i have.

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A 62-year old male asked:

I stopped taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 2 months ago because of a rash on my rear.My doc just prescribed it again. Is it likely that ill get a rash this time also?

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A 62-year old male asked:

What is the chance of getting a 2nd bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) rash. a month after using the drug and stopping because of the 1st rash The drug was ok for a year before?

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