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How can I safely relieve a blocked nose and yellowish eye discharge in my 10-month-old baby, and is it safe to continue giving him nasal sprays and Wikoryl drops?

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How can I safely relieve a blocked nose and yellowish eye discharge in my 10-month-old baby, and is it safe to continue giving him nasal sprays and Wikoryl drops?

Asked by Male, 30 · 1 month ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

1 month ago

For a 10-month-old, please stop the Wikoryl drops and any medicated nasal sprays, as multi-ingredient cold medications and decongestants are not recommended for babies this young without direct pediatric guidance. Instead, you can safely use simple saline nasal drops and a bulb syringe to gently clear his blocked nose. The yellowish eye discharge could indicate a mild infection or a blocked tear duct, which is common with a cold. Please consult your pediatrician promptly to evaluate his eyes and ensure he receives the safest care.

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