Has anyone used similasan Eye drops in a child under 2? I can't get into my son's doctor till tomorrow and went to the pharmacy and found these OTC drops, but the package says safe for kids over 2 only. I don't want to do anything hurtful but want to relieve some of his uncomfortable symptoms.
2007-06-11 11:29:39 · 6 answers · asked by ChiTown 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Use plain saline eye drops [ no meds added ] to moisturize his eyes without stinging, etc.
Don't 'dose' him with anything, he is too young for over the counter meds.
Clean his eyes with warm, wet paper towel you can toss, because pink eye is VERY contagious. Keep wipes or purel handy, and wash his and your hands frequently.
Anything that touches his face should be disposable.
2007-06-11 11:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a warm rag over the ey's that will relive some of the pain. NOt sure what the drops are but should be okay if you cut what it say'' in half.
2007-06-11 18:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by JAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would ask the pharmacy then if u dont get anyting keep the childs fingers out of its eyes then go to the doctors thell subscribesomthin
2007-06-11 18:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the dr and see if they can send something to the pharmacy for you...prob wouldn't give baby any meds unless dr says ok.
2007-06-11 19:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Grrrlnextdoor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try ice pack over his eye. But if he is just in pain i would go to the ER
2007-06-11 18:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Adrianne R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would wait till u see a dr. and they give u something, until then put a cold washcloth on their eye
2007-06-11 18:32:57 · answer #6 · answered by baby_love_marybeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋