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My 4yr has infection & pain in ear she has got grommets in both ear last month,doc gave her amoxicillin & sofradex ear drops. is sofradex safe to use?

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It is: As long as she is not allergic to sulfa and you use it as prescribed.

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Answered 10/5/2019

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