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What Causes Itchy Red Eyes In Children?

My 2 year old has itchy, eyes that look a lil red and have goey stuff developing, and crusty when she sleeps, I m thinking it s pink eye, she was prescribed vigamox when she was 6 weeks old for an infection. I figured it would be better to use than nothing, but after two uses, I realized it s expired, can I continue to use? And will it help her??
posted on Sat, 29 Nov 2014
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Hello. I just read through tour question.
The symptoms you describe are consistent with pink eye, as you say. Vigamox is an excellent medicine for this. However, it is never a good idea to use expired medication. I recommend consulting with your doctor so a new prescription can be written.
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What Causes Itchy Red Eyes In Children?

Hello. I just read through tour question. The symptoms you describe are consistent with pink eye, as you say. Vigamox is an excellent medicine for this. However, it is never a good idea to use expired medication. I recommend consulting with your doctor so a new prescription can be written.