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I am 30 weeks pregnant and i used tetracycline eye ointment 1 % once on my eye lid. how is it dangerous for my baby? thanks

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Not really: Tetracycline capsules for a normal course of treatment pose a risk of staining the teeth of a developing baby. Applying to the eyelid, especially once only, has such a tiny amount of absorption to the circulation that there is really no risk at all. Don't worry.

Answered 6/13/2014

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