My son has secretions in his eye and a purple ring under his eye. I still have his prescription for Polysporin from his last conjunctivitis in the spring?

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My 3 year old has secretions in his eye and a purple ring under his eye. I still have his polysporin drop prescriptions from his last conjunctivitis in the spring. Yes. Since Nov 1 we have had covid and a vrs afterwards. His nose is congested and secretions are thick and green. The polysporin drop bottle has been open since the end of May.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello Mrs Does he have any other symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, even a little? Is the discharge clear during waking hours? Is the bottle of Polysporin open? Thank you for the information. The bottle should not be used more than 30 days after opening as the risk of contamination of the product is not negligible. I invite you to return the bottle to the pharmacy for safe disposal. Often the symptoms you describe are the result of a cold and resolve themselves. Hygiene with a clean wet towel is usually sufficient, taking care not to reuse or share it as it can be contagious. If the situation persists for more than 7 days without improvement, a doctor should be consulted for a thorough evaluation of the situation. Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist