Can Polymyxin Treat a Stye?

If identified early, the use of non–neomycin-containing antibiotic ointment such as gentamicin or polymyxin-B and bacitracin ophthalmic ointment combined with frequent applications of warm moist packs will usually resolve the problem.

What is polymyxin eye drops used for?

Polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic combination is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye including conjunctivitis (pinkeye; infection of the membrane that covers the outside of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid) or blepharoconjunctivitis (infection of the membrane that covers the outside of the ...

What antibiotic ointment is good for a stye?

Topical antibiotic creams and gels are less effective but may be prescribed in some situations. The most commonly prescribed topical antibiotic for stye is erythromycin. Oral antibiotics are more effective, usually amoxicillin, cephalosporin, tetracycline, doxycycline, or erythromycin.

Alexander Ross

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