"After licking a drop of eyedrops," the child turned pale and lost consciousness.

A five-year-old boy suffered a severe allergic reaction after accidentally getting eye drops in his mouth.

According to the British daily The Sun, Milo, the five-year-old son of Caitlin Clement (25), who lives in Swansea, Wales, was prescribed antibiotic eye drops at the pharmacy for conjunctivitis. The first time he put the drops in his eyes, there was no problem. However, a few hours later, when he tried to put them in again, a small amount of the eye drop ran down his cheek and into his mouth, which he instinctively licked.

 

Within minutes, the child began coughing violently. Trying to get her to drink water didn't help, and she continued to cough, complaining of something stuck in her throat, making it difficult to breathe. When her face turned pale and she began to lose consciousness, Caitlin rushed her to the emergency room.

The doctor said Milo's throat was swollen and blocking his airway. He asked if anything was unusual, and Kaitlyn explained that her child had accidentally ingested eye drops that had fallen on his face. "I've never seen such a severe reaction to eye drops," the doctor said, concluding that the eye drops were the cause of the allergic reaction. Milo's symptoms improved after he was administered antihistamines, and he was safely discharged.

 

When she returned home and checked the ingredients in the eye drops her son had used, Caitlin was shocked to find chloramphenicol in them. "I can't believe they put this in a medicine that's prescribed for children," she said. "Since Milo's symptoms matched all of them, I think he had an allergic reaction to chloramphenicol." She added, "Since he had this reaction after just licking a drop, I think they should remove chloramphenicol from the product."

A spokesperson for Reckitt, the global consumer goods company that manufactures the eye drops Milo used, Optrex, said of the incident, “We deeply regret this incident,” but added, “However, all of our products are thoroughly tested and should be used according to the directions for use, including all labeled warnings.” “As with all medicines, allergic reactions can occur, and it is important to follow the directions for use to ensure the effectiveness and safe use of the product.”

 

Chloramphenicol, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections... has rare but serious side effects.

 

Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections, such as conjunctivitis. While it can be safely used as prescribed, like any other medication, side effects can occur. Common side effects include stinging or burning sensations in the eyes, irritation, or itchiness. If these symptoms persist, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

 

In addition to allergic reactions, chloramphenicol can cause very rare but serious side effects. For example, it can cause bone marrow suppression, which can suppress the production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Symptoms include pale skin, unusual bleeding or bruising, fatigue and weakness, fever, and sore throat. If you experience any of these symptoms while taking this medication, seek medical attention immediately.

 

 

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After accidentally getting eye drops in your mouth

showed a severe allergic reaction

This is a story about a five-year-old child.

 

Children put it in their mouths

They say it's the first habit you make.

 

I never thought eye drops would cause such an allergic reaction

I really need to be careful