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polymixin-B/trimethoprim (Polytrim)
Indications:
- eye infections
- superficial ocular conjunctivitis
- blepharoconjunctivitis
Contraindications:
pregnancy-category C
safety in lactation ?
Dosage:
Ophthalmic agent:
- 1 drop every 3 hours up to 6 drops/day
Polymixin B 10,000 units + trimethoprim 1 mg/mL (10 mL).
Adverse effects:
- not common (1-10%)
- burning, stinging, itching, increased redness
Interactions
drug interactions
General
antibiotic combination
References
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug
Formulary, 1998
Components
polymixin B (Aerosporin)
trimethoprim; TMP (Proloprim, Trimpex)