What is polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic?
Polymyxin B and trimethoprim are antibiotics that fight bacteria in the body.
Polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.
Polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to polymyxin B or trimethoprim.
Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
Do not allow the dropper tip to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.
Do not use this medication while you are wearing contact lenses. Polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and cause discoloration. Wait at least 15 minutes after using polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic before putting your contact lenses in.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have swelling or redness of your eyelids, eye redness, eye pain, sensitivity to light; or drainage, crusting, or oozing of your eyes or eyelids.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to polymyxin B or trimethoprim.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.