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Can Hydrocortisone Chloramphenicol Be Used For Pink Eye In Infant?

Hello doctor, i need ur help.. My baby 7 months old. The paeditirics opthamologist said that he suffer pink eyes then she gives Ofloxacin 3mg (6 times in a day) Hydrocortisone chloramphenicol (4 times in a day) After using 1.5 days, i observed the reddish on his eyes are wider. Should i continue or stop those eye drops?
Fri, 12 Feb 2021
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Hello,

I think you can use another antibiotic solution on him instead of Chloramphenicol. You can use Tobradex drops on him.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Can Hydrocortisone Chloramphenicol Be Used For Pink Eye In Infant?

Hello, I think you can use another antibiotic solution on him instead of Chloramphenicol. You can use Tobradex drops on him. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician