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Is Swallowing A Tiny Bit Of Carmex By An Infant A Cause For Concern?
my 14 month old son swallowed half 1/3 of a teaspoon of carmex. I squeezed too fast and he kicked his lips and swallowed it. he is about to take pozaconazole and moxifloxacin in the next hour or two after I feed him his midnight snack what should I do?
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. B M Gupta's Response
Welcome, The ointment consists of lanolin (natural greasy substance from sheep's wool), menthol and camphor which in their tiny amounts are antimicrobial. It is a relief that he will most likely not have any side effects Take care.
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Is Swallowing A Tiny Bit Of Carmex By An Infant A Cause For Concern?
Welcome, The ointment consists of lanolin (natural greasy substance from sheep s wool), menthol and camphor which in their tiny amounts are antimicrobial. It is a relief that he will most likely not have any side effects Take care.