Eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis over the counter

Q: How do you get rid of bacterial conjunctivitis fast?

If youre having bacterial pink eye symptoms, the fastest way to treat them is to see your doctor. Your doctor can prescribe antibiotic eye drops. According to a review from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, using antibiotic eyedrops can shorten the duration of pink eye.

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For the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivits. Contains Chloramphenicol 1% w/w.

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Active Ingredients: Chloramphenicol 1% w/w.

Suitable for: Adults, children aged 2 years and over.

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Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis 1% w/w Eye Ointment

For the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivits.

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Adults, children aged 2 years and over.

Age Restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use

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For topical administration to the eye only.

For the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivits.

Dose for adults, children aged 2 years and over: A small amount of ointment in the affected eye 3-4 times daily for 5 days

Hazards and Cautions

Do not use this ointment if you are allergic to chloramphenicol or anything else in the ointment.

If you do not get better within 48 hours talk to a doctor.

If your eyes get worse see a doctor straight away.

After 5 days, throw away any ointment left.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Storage

Do not store above 25ºC.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Chloramphenicol 1% w/w.

Also contains: Liquid Paraffin, White Petroleum. Contents are sterile until opened.

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What over the counter medicine is good for bacterial conjunctivitis?

To help relieve some of the inflammation and dryness caused by conjunctivitis, you can use cold compresses and artificial tears, which you can purchase over the counter without a prescription. You should also stop wearing contact lenses until your eye doctor says it's okay to start wearing them again.

What drops for bacterial conjunctivitis?

The most common antibiotics used for acute bacterial conjunctivitis are as follows:.

Fluoroquinolones: 2nd generation: Ciprofloxacin 0.3% drops or ointment, or Ofloxacin 0.3% drops. 3rd generation: Levofloxacin 0.5% drops. ... .

Aminoglycosides: Tobramycin 0.3% drops. Gentamicin 0.3% drops..

Macrolides: Erythromycin 0.5% ointment..

Can I get antibiotic eye drops over the counter?

You can also buy the drops and the ointment from a pharmacy, without a prescription, if it is for conjunctivitis in an adult or in a child over 2 years of age. Do not use chloramphenicol eye drops or ointment for a child under 2 years old, unless it has been prescribed by a doctor.

How do you get rid of bacterial conjunctivitis fast?

If you're having bacterial pink eye symptoms, the fastest way to treat them is to see your doctor. Your doctor can prescribe antibiotic eye drops. According to a review from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, using antibiotic eyedrops can shorten the duration of pink eye.