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Can An Infant Be Administered With Oflox Drops For Cold?

Hi I'm a mother of an 8 month old baby girl, the peadiatrician prescribed to use oflox drops in her nose for her cold to reduce the bacteria. I would like to know if it's safe to do so I'm a bit worried as the drug is only used for the ear and eyes. Please help.
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Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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Hi
Welcome to the HCM

It's not advisable to go for ofloxacin drops for such treatment.

Most of the cold in this age group are due to self limiting viral infections. They respond very well to just symptomatic management. So, I would recommend you to give her an antihistamine drops at recommended dose as per weight and age along with regular feeds and fluids to maintain hydration.

Also, you may use normal saline nasal drops regularly as they are the safest for clearing blocked nose.

Use a room humidifier while sleeping if the weather is dry.

Hopefully this will help you.
I will be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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Can An Infant Be Administered With Oflox Drops For Cold?

Hi Welcome to the HCM It s not advisable to go for ofloxacin drops for such treatment. Most of the cold in this age group are due to self limiting viral infections. They respond very well to just symptomatic management. So, I would recommend you to give her an antihistamine drops at recommended dose as per weight and age along with regular feeds and fluids to maintain hydration. Also, you may use normal saline nasal drops regularly as they are the safest for clearing blocked nose. Use a room humidifier while sleeping if the weather is dry. Hopefully this will help you. I will be happy to help you in any further questions. Take care