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Pink eye drops were accidentally put in my daughters ear who just got tubes put in. is this a huge concern? eye drops: tobramycin 0.3% which is the a
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Not a problem: Quite often eye drops (especially antibiotics like tobramycin) are used in the ear since an otic (ear) preparation is not always available. However, keep in mind that eye drops can be put in the ear but EAR DROPS SHOULD NEVER BE PUT IN THE EYE
Answered 9/29/2020
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