Polymyxin B Sulfate

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I was prescribed the above medication for pink eye. I was wondering if I could use this for an ear infection that is caused by clogging of my ear canal. I have tried using the peroxide treatment to no avail. It is now beginning to hurt and swell. I have also taken some aspirin for the imflamation and was consider getting some over the counter nasal decongestant. ## Have you consulted a doctor? While antibiotics are used to treat infections, they aren't going to solve the origination of the problem, which is the clogging of your ear canal. If it didn't respond to peroxide, then your doctor is going to need to clean the ear out for you to remove the obstruction.

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Hi - I was diagnosed with an inner ear bacterial infection, that I'm treating with Polymyxin B (with Sulfate) - no other antibiotic in the ear drops. I'm on my 3rd day of treatment and feeling better but still have some itching and noticing signs of constipation. Is this normal? How long should I use these drops? ## You should follow the prescribing instructions regarding the duration of use. The itching and constipation can be side effects that some people experience from using it, according to FDA reports. You may also experience ear redness, irritation, and drainage. The sulfate is not an additional ingredient, it just specifies the precise chemical salt the medication has been derived from. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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Have been taking these ear drops for 3 days now. My tongue is numb, my chest is tight, and it's hard to breath. Feels like I'm impaired. My whole body hurts and this started out as a simple inner and outer ear infection in both ears, start taking these drops and now I feel like my heart and brain is going to explode and my face and body feel numb, on top of all of that my ears have gotten worse!!!! Should I call my doctor or go to the hospital? Please help! ## Go to the hospital. Could be an anaphylactic attack! ## @PainPainPain, I hope you've been well on your way to fully recovering since the timing of your post and subsequent feedback. Any update on how things are going or what type of diagnosis was determined? I see that a quick google search on "sulfate allergy symp...

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It is an eye drop and was wondering what it is used to treat since it was prescribed for an ear infection. ## I wondered if you could tell me what the recommended dosage is for this drug. It was prescribed to me in July and I didn't keep the insert from the box that had the dosage. I have the same condition again and need to know how much to use. Thank you. ## My husband said one drop every four hours. ## Can Polymyxin B Sulfate And Trimethoprim Opthalmic Solution, USP ## Just to add some clarifications to this thread... A sterile eye antibiotic solution can be used in the ear, but not vice versa, since ear solutions aren't sterile and, since it an antibiotic solution, that means it's used to treat infections. As to the dosage, for inner ear infections, it is 1 to drop every...

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## Bacitracin zinc ointment is used to treat pink eye???? ## This is an over the counter antibiotic ointment used to treat topical bacterial infections. It may cause skin redness, irritation, dryness, and flaking as side effects, according to FDA reports. Sally, no it should not be used on, or in the eye, since it is not a sterile solution. Is there anything else I can help with?

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ear drops ## I have been using this meds to clear up a slight ear infection and I now notice that my tongue is a bit sensitive and mt taste is not what ir was. Can this med cause this? ## on my first day of using neomycin dexamethason hydrocortisone ear drops,at the end of the day, my gums feels sensitive, now when i woke up this morning, it is including my neck,, and there is tinging in my right ear where i am putting the medicine,, should i discontinue now? i am uncomfortable . ## Hello, The only side effect I've read about that is similar to what you are both experiencing (Paul and Teresa) is inflammation around the mouth, and possible swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. Therefore, what you are both experiencing could be a side effect, or a possible allergic reaction. I...

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EAR DROPS ## can using these ear drops cause fluid on the inner ear or dizziness, as I have had this in the past. (Meneire's Disease) ## can you use neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and gramicidin ophthalmic solution usp for ear drops? my daughter has tubes and her ears a draining i was wondering if i could use that for ear drops. ## The instructions on my neomycin-polymyxin said nothing about shaking the bottle first. I am on it for 7 days, and am on day 3 of using it without shaking it. Will it still be effective? (I've been battling my ear infection for a very long time too, just like everyone else in this chat.) :P ## Ear drops and eye drops can both be used in the ear, according to what my cardiologist has told me, since eye drops are sterile. However, you cannot use ear d...

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ear medication ## need this medicine for my outer ear infection ## I am sorry, this is an information only website and do not prescribe nor sell drugs. You need to see a doctor to allow them to diagnose and infection, then let them prescribe the appropriate medication. Have you used this before? ## My daughter is taking neo-polymyxin-hc for an ear infection and she now has dark circles around her eyes and she says she is short of breath. She has Celiacs disease. Do you know if this medication contains gluten? ## I was prescribed this medication and after two days of using it I went completely deaf, then experienced sudden, severe hearing loss. Has anyone had the same experience? ## I need to know if neomycin polymyxin B sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution is gluten free... ## want...

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I went to a clinic this past wednesday & had a massive ball of wax removed from my right ear & the pain in my right ear has subsided. Now my left ear feels like its full, clogged & hurts on & off since wednesday but 2 doctors in that clinic assured me there's no wax in my left ear BUT that my left middle inner ear has "supposed" fluid in it that needs to dry OUT. So I was prescribed amoxicillin 2x a day for 10 days & prednisone 40mg a day for 4 days ((to dry out my left ear, which steroid makes no sense to dry my ear out anyway??)). Well amoxicillin I am fine with but the prednisone left me with the worst acid reflux (since I'm an acid reflux sufferer), awful hives from head to toe, & was shaking horrificly like a leaf because I took prednisone fo...

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Colistimethate, Colistin, Polymyxin E Drug Index

Colistin, also known as polymyxin E, is an antibiotic medication used as a last-resort treatment for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections including pneumonia.[7][8] These may involve bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Acinetobacter.[9] It comes in two forms: colistimethate sodium can be injected into a vein, injected into a muscle, or inhaled, and colistin sulfate is mainly applied to the skin or taken by ...

Neomycin, Polymyxin b sulfate and Hydrocortisone otic suspension (exp 4/2008) was used in my eye in error. Will it be ok without having to see a doctor? ## Since this is not a sterile solution, like it would be for the eye, it would be best to have it checked out, just to be sure. The FDA warns that it could cause an eye infection, irritation, or redness. Has there been any change? Did you experience any adverse effects?

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I went in with bad ear aches and was obviously told I have ear infections. I was given amoxicillin along with Neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution, usp. It was fine the first two days then the third day and today it burns my right ear very badly. I can't keep it in the 5 min. My left ear still feels no major pain when using. Is this normal?? ## Yes, the FDA does list that as being a possible side effect of this medication, you may also experiencing redness, drainage, and itching. If it is that severe, you might need to consult your doctor about trying a different medication, or sticking with oral antibiotics, it might be that this isn't the right one for you. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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Can you use neomycinand polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic suspension on an 8 months old ear ## Hello, Shae! How are you and your child? Please do not use anything on such a young child, without their doctor's approval. At that age, it is far too easy to overdose them, or possibly cause damage to their delicate ears and ear drums. It would be best for your child to take them to their pediatrician and have them prescribe the proper medication, if they have an ear infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects of these ear drops as possibly including dizziness, headache, ear stuffiness and drainage. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have swimmers ear and to make it better i have a bottle of neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortosone otic solution usp. I used it a couple times made my ear feel really clogged and over all just worse. My worry is that the liquids just being trapped in there and im adding more just making it worse anyone used this before and know?? Please help had the infection since sunday night ## Hello, Kylie! How are you? I've had swimmer's ear and used these drops. That feeling is normal, when you use them, because in order to reach the infected part of the ear, you have to fill the ear canal with them. According to the FDA, for the best effectiveness, you should keep your head tilted to the side for 5 minutes, before straightening it and allowing the ear to drain. However no, ...

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I HAVE AN INNER EAR INFECTION, AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING PENTREXYL AMPICILINA CAPSULAS 500 MG ORAL PILLS. ALONG WITH FALCON NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND HYDROCORTISONE OTIC SUSPENSION EAR DROPS.I WAS WANDERING WILL THIS CLEAR UP MY EAR INFECTION? I HAVE BEEN TAKING THE ANTIBIOTICS EVERY SIX HOURS, AND THE DROPS WHEN NEEDED. ## well i've been taking everything you mentioned also and no luck so this is my last chance im going to try out tommorow the pentrexil but i just dont know wich pain pill to combined it with? ## i have had a cough and phlem for about 12 wks already, I am very worried now, my doctor says not to worry, it's a cronic cough, but I am having a lot phlem and the right side of my lung is hurting me now what should i do. ## Well, I am not a doctor, but I will ...

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Coly-Mycin M Colistimethate, Colistin, Polymyxin E

Colistin, also known as polymyxin E, is an antibiotic medication used as a last-resort treatment for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections including pneumonia.[7][8] These may involve bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Acinetobacter.[9] It comes in two forms: colistimethate sodium can be injected into a vein, injected into a muscle, or inhaled, and colistin sulfate is mainly applied to the skin or taken by ...

Colistimethate Colistimethate Sodium

Colistin, also known as polymyxin E, is an antibiotic medication used as a last-resort treatment for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative infections including pneumonia.[7][8] These may involve bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Acinetobacter.[9] It comes in two forms: colistimethate sodium can be injected into a vein, injected into a muscle, or inhaled, and colistin sulfate is mainly applied to the skin or taken by ...

Left ear infection. Instilled 3 drops Neomycin and Polymyxin 8 Sulfates and Hydrocortisone Otic in suspension tonight. I forgot to shake it. Can that hurt my ear? ## Not really, it just means that you may not have gotten the right amount of the active ingredients in those drops. Thus, from now on, you do need to be careful to make sure to shake it, as instructed. Doing that too many times could cause the infection to not be properly eradicated. You should, however, double check this information with your doctor or pharmacist. Is there anything else I can help with?

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After having my ear flushed and examined to make sure its clean, doctor found out i had otitis externa and perscribed me 4 drops at time 4 times a day for 5 days to clear infection of "neomycin-polymyxin b sulfates-hydrocortisone orphlamic suspension, usb" ear drops. well right away when he gave me the first dose, i noticed my ear start to close, and then when it fully rested as far as it could down in my ear, i noticed the clogging wasnt going to go away. now i am sitting here almost 6 hours later and its still completely clogged and hasnt improved at all ## They are a liquid that basically has to fill the ear to reach that outer portion and treat the infection. In theory, they should drain out, after a period of time, but if you have some inflammation, then they may not be ent...

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How long after using a dose of polymyxin sulfate and trimethoprim eye drops do I have to wait to put my contacts back in?

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