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Son is 17 mos, prescribed tobramycin for bacterial pink eye. my 9 wk old son has it despite all my precautions! can he also use the drops?
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Depends: Assuming your 9 wk old is not allergic to the medication he should be treated adequately. It is important to determine if his "pink" eye is truly infectious. Allergies and tear duct blockages can cause a "pink" eye. You would not want to administer inappropriate medication if another cause is present.
Answered 9/4/2016
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