Hello there. Just this morning, I discovered a pus on my 5 month s middle finger (just like when you get ingrown). I suspect a slight tear on the skin may have caused it while nail clipping. We went to the doctor and he prescribed Mupicin and Amoxycilin (100mg/ml) 3 times a day for 7 days. Would taking antibiotics hurt my baby? Can we not just wait for it to heal by itself? or would topical cream be sufficient? Thanks in advance.
Hi.as per your concerns, what is not clear is the exact site of discharge, is there a nail swelling, is there any redness, any discomfort in the baby, or any lethargy associated with fever, how frequent is he discharge and how big is the injury/wound?usually mupirocin ointment is the topical antibiotic used in such situations but if shown to a doctor and amoxicillin was given is maybe for prophylactic measure which would help in healing. Do not worry no issues as such for you to worry about