Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 22, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Polytrim

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antibiotics

Forms:

Ophthalmic solution (eye drops)

Administration:

Direct application to the eye

Therapeutic Uses:

Bacterial infections of the eye such as conjunctivitis and blepharoconjunctivitis

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Polytrim (POLYMYXIN B / TRIMETHOPRIM) Drug Class

Polytrim (poh-lee-trim) is a combination of two antibiotics, polymyxin B and trimethoprim.

Polytrim (POLYMYXIN B / TRIMETHOPRIM) Age Range

Polytrim is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 2 months.