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A member asked:
Will amoxicillin treat pink eye if it is bacterial? my 5 year old has an ear infection accompanied by her eyes now oozing green. wasn't sure if amoxic
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not a good choice: Amoxcillin is not available as an eyedrop as it is painful and very likely to induce allergic response. Other antibiotics are available for this purpose. If the eyes of a 5 YO appear infected, you should see a pediatric ophthalmologist right away. Vision is too valuable to take chances with.
Answered 3/13/2016
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Get her seen: She needs re-evaluation, and may need more prescription medications as eye drops / ointments or a different antibiotic, good luck
Answered 11/19/2018
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Often come together: Pinkeye and ear infections often occur at or near the same time although they also occur separately.The Amoxicillin will not achieve a level in babies system to kill the eye germs.Your pedi or family doc can provide eye drops that help.
Answered 11/20/2016
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Hi my child was presc. Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for ear infect. and had a allergic react then was given amox. now has eye swelling can I stop the medicine on 3rd day?
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