A 5-year-old boy suffered a severe allergic reaction after accidentally ingesting Optrex eye drops.
A 5-year-old boy nearly died after accidentally ingesting a droplet of Optrex antibacterial eye drops that rolled down his cheek. His mother rushed him to the hospital where he was treated for a severe allergic reaction caused by the antibiotic chloramphenicol. Optrex's manufacturer, Reckitt, expressed sorrow and emphasized following usage instructions, while the mother advocates for a review of the product's ingredients to prevent future incidents.
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