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Accidentally used lotion as ear drops

2018-08-01 19:46:19
I Unknowingly used lotion Tolderm plus in my ear! The lotion is for external use only, l confused it for ear drops, It contains Chloroxidine glutconate, hydrochloride, salicylic acid, I’m really worried!, what should I do?
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Clean ear with saline ear mopping. Not to worry.

Answered2018-08-02 12:37:53

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