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Eye drops - Now told not safe during pregnancy - any advice gratefully received!

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Twittle · 08/09/2011 10:42

I have had dry, sore, itcy weeping eyes for just over a week now. I went to Boots chemists yesterday and was advised by the pharmacist that I could use 'Golden Eye' which contains Chloramphenicol I said I was pregnant (only 7 weeks) and was told that it was fine to use this eye ointment. I went back to another Boots this morning as I wanted to get the drops (the ointment is really difficult to apply) and was told by another pharmacist that she wouldn't have sold this ointment to me knowing that I was pregnant and that I should see a doctor. I only used the oinment 3 times and so I am probably being daft but I am also quite worried that what I have used may have some side effect on my baby and I am also quite upset that I was told that it was safe and have now been told it isn't! If any knows anything about using this eye ointment during pregnancy I would be grateful for some advice or what I can use, I am assuming that Optrex Eye wash is safe..... looks like I will have to make an appointment to see the Doctor otherwise.... thank you very much in advance!

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Elibean · 08/09/2011 17:27

Don't worry - an inexperienced or anxious pharmacist will tell you to see your doctor for anything at all you buy OTC, to cover themselves. I definitely had this when pregnant, as advised by a GP, and yes, Optrex is fine as well Smile

Congratulations on your pg!

Twittle · 08/09/2011 17:36

Thank you so much Elibean I feel a lot better knowing that you used it too!

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Mimi2023 · 14/10/2023 23:29

Hi twittle, just wanted to ask how your pregnancy/little one turned out as I used optrex intensive eye drops a couple of times when I was around 7 weeks pregnant just feeling abit worried as the box said do not use in pregnancy/breastfeeding? Tia xx

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