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I have an ear infection and the doctor gave me trimethoprim and polymyxin b. I filled it a t Walmart and now on the box it says to install 1 drop 4 time a day in my eye. Its suppose to be for my ear should I use it in the ear or see my doctor after Thanksgiving
Yes you should use it in your ear only. You can also take oral septran tab for 10 days for fast and complete recovery. If it is infected only, it will be fine with these drugs
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How Can Ear Infection Be Treated?
Yes you should use it in your ear only. You can also take oral septran tab for 10 days for fast and complete recovery. If it is infected only, it will be fine with these drugs