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Chloramphenicol eye ointment breastfeed

2025-06-05 08:10:32
I am breastfeeding 4 month old and was having severe itching and redness in eyes.Have applied chloramphenicol eye ointment in both the eyes. Will it affect my breastfeed baby?
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  You should use the chloramphenicol eye ointment under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.    Local application of the above ointment is not hazardous to breastfeeding babies.   It's advised to attend online consultation for a complete solution to the problem .

Answered2025-06-06 07:13:11

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Please consult online

Answered2025-06-06 06:59:22

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No it should not..but require additional drugs

Answered2025-06-07 10:16:32

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Chloramphenicol will not reduce itching Please consult online

Answered2025-06-06 13:03:11

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Please consult for detail evaluation

Answered2025-06-06 09:17:54

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Pl avoid. Pl send the pic of eye. Pl consult.

Answered2025-06-06 07:00:02

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