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Umbilical cord separates at 1 week of age. It is quite normal to notice some discharge for 1-2 days after this. It will dry and stop with normal cleansing. You can wipe with warm water and clean cloth. If it persists after 2 days, it might indicate umbilical granuloma which is scar tissue. Antibiotic powder and ointment is not necessary.
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Hye.
In general, all drugs or topical ointments etc degrade over a period of time. Normally, the expiry date is decided based on the time required for the drug to degrade to 90% of its initial efficacy. Therefore, in most cases if the drug is slightly beyond the expiry date, the drug will either show normal effect or show no effect due to the lack of enough potency to cure the ailment.
Of course in certain situations, the degradation products may cause severe reactions when consumed or ...more
In general, all drugs or topical ointments etc degrade over a period of time. Normally, the expiry date is decided based on the time required for the drug to degrade to 90% of its initial efficacy. Therefore, in most cases if the drug is slightly beyond the expiry date, the drug will either show normal effect or show no effect due to the lack of enough potency to cure the ailment.
Of course in certain situations, the degradation products may cause severe reactions when consumed or ...more
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Start tab.Zymoflam-D twice a day and apply neosporin ointment over there.Get that examined by any ENT specialist.
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