its for eye infections but can it be used to treat ear infections?
Can polytrim op sol be used in the ear?
Question posted by nurseone2005 on 18 April 2014
Last updated on 18 April 2014
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DzooBaby
18 April 2014
Yes, sometimes they do order an eye drop type medication as a topical antibiotic for the ears.
DzooBaby
18 April 2014
It will not treat a middle ear infection however, it is only for infection in the ear canal like "swimmers ear"
kaismama
18 April 2014
I know it sounds like its wrong, but when my daughter was small, she had a fungus infection in her ears and the ENT ordered an eye drop for it. I must have given him a funny look because he explained it won't hurt and there isn't anything better for it for the ears. So I'd say if the dr ordered it, he must know what he's doing. If in doubt on meds check with the pharmacist.
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