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How Safe Is Giving Chloramphenicol For 11 Month Old Due To Conjunctivitis?
hi my baby was diagnosed with conjunctivitous and i was given icare chloramphenicol and on the leaflet inside it says do not use on children under 2 my baby is 11 months i have given him the drops but after reading the leaflet i am reluctant to give him them as it says it causes grey baby syndrome which i am just wondering if my concerns are justifyed or am i just being silly thanks for your time
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
dear parent, did you get the drops on your own?
better consult an ophthalmologist, don't try medicine s in such a small child. especially antibiotics. if it's prescribed by a qualified doctor, please consult him/ her again.
better consult an ophthalmologist, don't try medicine s in such a small child. especially antibiotics. if it's prescribed by a qualified doctor, please consult him/ her again.
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