what over the counter drops can I use for pink eye?

Answer 1

Don't think there are any. A trip to the doctor may be in order.

Answer 2

Over The Counter Conjunctivitis Drops

Answer 3

Pink eye is an infection so over the counter drops won't work on it. If you have pink eye, a doctor can prescribe an antibiotic eye drop which will treat it quickly. Pink eye will eventually be resolved by your body's immune system but it's unwise to just let it run it's course because it can cause damage to your eye and eyelids. Plus it can infect others.

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what over the counter drops can I use for pink eye?

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Anti Inflammatory Eye Drops Otc

Answer 6

There are not any over-the-counter eye drops that will cure pink eye. You need to be seen by a medical professional (doctor, nurse practitioner, etc) either at your normal clinic or at an urgent care or 'minute clinic'. See below:
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Conjunctivitis (commonly called "pinkeye" in the USA and "Madras Eye" in India) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids), most commonly due to an allergic reaction or an infection (usually bacterial or viral).

Blepharoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis with blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).

Keratoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis and keratitis (corneal inflammation).


Treatment and management
Conjunctivitis sometimes requires medical attention. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem. For the allergic type, cool compresses and artificial tears sometimes relieve discomfort in mild cases. In more severe cases, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and antihistamines may be prescribed. Some patients with persistent allergic conjunctivitis may also require topical steroid drops.

Bacterial conjunctivitis is usually treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointments that cover a broad range of bacteria (chloramphenicol or fusidic acid used in UK). However evidence suggests that this does not affect symptom severity and gains only modest reduction in duration from an average of 4.8 days (untreated controls) to 3.3 days for those given immediate antibiotics. Deferring antibiotics yields almost the same duration as those immediately starting treatment with 3.9 days duration, but with half the two-week clinic reattendance rate.[3]

Although there is no cure for viral conjunctivitis, symptomatic relief may be achieved with cool compresses and artificial tears. For the worst cases, topical steroid drops may be prescribed to reduce the discomfort from inflammation. Patients are often advised to avoid touching their eyes or sharing towels and washcloths. Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves within 3 weeks.[1]

Conjunctivitis due to burns, toxic and chemical require careful wash-out with saline, especially beneath the lids, and may require topical steroids. The more acute chemical injuries are medical emergencies, particularly alkali burns, which can lead to severe scarring, intraocular damage or even loss of the eye. Fortunately such injuries are uncommon.

In India, where the ancient medical system of Ayurveda is practiced, there are several remedies for most types of conjunctivitis; for example, goat milk is used in its purified form for certain cases and ointment made out of purified tender coconut water mixed with herbs. These tend to sooth the eyes and promote an environment in which organisms cannot thrive.

Answer 7

I do not know about pink eye in general but every over the counter store will have a pharmacists so speak to him you will half to go there to get the drops anyhow. I would suggest you speak to a pharmacists no matter what we say anyhow because they know a lot. So no matter what we say speak to or phone a doctor or pharmacists.

Answer 8

The only over the counter medicine for stuff like that is really for styes. For pink eye, you have to go to the doctor so that they can prescribe antibiotic drops.

Answer 9

pink eye is a infection of the eye. there is nothing over the counter for this. you need to see a doctor, he will give you a prescription for eye drops. pink eye is contagious,so be careful. use paper towel or any disposable cloth to wipe face or hands, then you can dispose of it.

Answer 10

Call your doctor...it is possible they will just call you something in. Don't mess around pink eye is very VERY easily spread to others.