Patient's question:
Baby is 2 months old, applying zinc oxide ointment to her face twice a day. Sometimes, when she spits out the nipple while feeding, it touches the face where the ointment was applied. Then she resumes feeding. Now, I'm wondering if the baby might have ingested the ointment and whether it could cause poisoning.Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you clarify this. Based on the situation you described, this is not a big issue. Medications all have a process of refinement and cannot stay in the body indefinitely. So, as you mentioned, there's no need to worry about the baby ingesting it, you can rest assured that everything is fine. Wishing the baby good health.The above is the advice for the question "Baby is 2 months old, applying zinc oxide ointment to the face twice a day." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!