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Father of a 6 yr 4 m old boy6 years ago
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Can I use the povidone iodine ointment Cipladine for my 2.5 month old baby. He is having some redness and cut behind his ears.

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profile image of Dr Mahesh PatilExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician6 years ago

A. hi, your baby is 2 months old now.before using iodine you should get the problem checked by your pediatrician to see if it's due to any fungal or bacterial infection.till then try applying baby lotion or lacto calamine to soothe the skin

profile image of Dr.Rasika ThosarExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist6 years ago

A. don't apply anything without prescription . it may cause burning get your baby evaluated by the doctor in person. Its important in this case. avoid home remedies in this case make sure baby is comfortable and well cared.

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