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Toddler With A Yeast Rash, Pink Eye. Prescribed Diffucan. Can This Cure Pinkeye?

hello my name is katrina, i have a one year old son who was diagnosed with a yeast rash a few weeks ago. his doctor prescribed him fluconizole/ diflucan . i am now suspiscious that he may have pinkeye, and i cant get him to the doctor until next week. i was wondering if the diflucan might be able to take care of the infection. so my question is, can diflucan cure pinkeye?
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Hi

Pink eye- conjunctivitis- is usually viral, allergic or bacterial by cause.

Viral conjunctivitis presents with itching, watering and redness along with other symptoms like running nose. It is usually self limiting.

Bacterial conjunctivitis presents with pus like discharge with swelling and redness of eyelids. This might need treatment with antibiotic eye drops/ eye ointment.

Allergic conjunctivitis if severe might need Antihistamines.

Diflucan being an antifungal- is not going to help you for pink eye.

So its better to see a doctor and get her treated accordingly.

Wish your son good health.
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Toddler With A Yeast Rash, Pink Eye. Prescribed Diffucan. Can This Cure Pinkeye?

Hi Pink eye- conjunctivitis- is usually viral, allergic or bacterial by cause. Viral conjunctivitis presents with itching, watering and redness along with other symptoms like running nose. It is usually self limiting. Bacterial conjunctivitis presents with pus like discharge with swelling and redness of eyelids. This might need treatment with antibiotic eye drops/ eye ointment. Allergic conjunctivitis if severe might need Antihistamines. Diflucan being an antifungal- is not going to help you for pink eye. So its better to see a doctor and get her treated accordingly. Wish your son good health.