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Q: Effects of sulfacet sod in a child? Puffy red eyes after pink eye.

My daughter had pink eye in her left eye and then both the next day a week ago. I got the sulfacet sod drops and did them as directed. And now five days later, her eyes are very puffy and very red and swollen in the outside corners. She says the right eye hurts when u touch the corner! What is it what can I do?

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Merely Me, Health Guide
6/ 7/11 7:31pm

Hi Shannon

 

I am sorry this is happening.  Have you called the doctor yet?  I am not a medical professional so I cannot give you medical advice.

 

In researching your question I am going to guess that perhaps one of two things may have happened...one may be that your daughter is experiencing some sort of allergic reaction to the medication or she has a secondary infection which spread to both eyes.

 

Here is information about Sulfacet Sodium and they provide this warning:  "Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper or tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye."

 

I think your best bet is to contact the doctor and see what is recommended at this point.  I hope things get better for your daughter soon.

 

Thank you for your question.

 

 

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By Shannon5— Last Modified: 06/07/11, First Published: 06/06/11