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tomgrouch t1_j6jbmod wrote

The problem with syringes is that they need to be washed thoroughly between uses and most are made to be disposable. You're going to struggle to find a syringe manufactured to be reused, and with hard wearing markings

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jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6jgs06 wrote

ya, that seems to be the general use case - cheap to make and easy to dispose. just wish I could find something longer lasting.

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Blueporch t1_j6j8cal wrote

Amazon has the needleless syringes in various sizes, but usually get them from the vet.

When I needed 1ml plastic eyedroppers, this was the only place I could fine that size: https://lemelange.com

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jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6jh4e7 wrote

droppers are a great idea - thanks for the link too!

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Blueporch t1_j6jpyti wrote

The company at the link has an odd set of merchandise but they did send me the eyedroppers I ordered so they seem legit.

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BallsOutKrunked t1_j6j9tpf wrote

We use Dynarex irrigation syringes 60cc in a professional ems capacity, they're pretty solid. I'm not sure how dead-on the markings are on the side since it's just an irrigation syringe, so if you're mixing medication you'd want to do that in another vessel.

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Melodic-You1896 t1_j6jarcb wrote

Most pharmacies will give them to you.

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jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6jgzu0 wrote

that's true. I just wish I didn't have to keep going through so much, plus all the differeing syringes have laundry-sock-itis in that I swear I can never find the right pairs after cleaning them.

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lordjeebus t1_j6jkgvp wrote

Glass syringes exist and should be durable, but are not really for this purpose. Unlike plastic syringes with rubber seals, there is nothing that holds the plunger in place, so if you tilt it vertically without holding the plunger in place, either the medication or the plunger will fall out.

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lallumeurreverberes t1_j6k8pm4 wrote

When you buy toddler medicine, doesn't it come with a syringe? I wouldn't rely on a separate/reusable syringe for this-- lots of those meds are sugary/sticky and tough to clean out perfectly, and in little kids having precise dosing is really important. Droppers are not precise enough and neither are the large 60cc types of syringes for small volumes. Please stick with what comes with the med or ask the pharmacy for replacements.

- Pediatric resident

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