Question 1

Can dogs give humans pink eye?

Accepted Answer

The organisms affecting human eyes and canine eyes are completely different and do not cross over.  If you dog has this, you are safe;  if you have pink eye your dog will not get it from you.

Question 2

What otc can i give to my son he has early signs of pink eye.

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis can either be caused by allergy, viruses or bacteria.  Allergic causes can be relieved by Benedryl, Zyrtec or Claritin (loratadine).  Viral causes are self limiting (meaning there is no specific treatment, contagious but resolve on their own).  Bacterial causes are treatable only by prescription antibiotic drops.  Careful handwashing and avoiding towel sharing can help reduce spread to others.

Question 3

Can you let me know how many days do i give my son eye drops for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Most kids on antibiotic drops will respond with a typical bacterial pinkeye within 5 days and some 7.If no response the origin may have been viral or allergic.

Question 4

Can your own sperm give you pink eye if you accidentally come in contact with it with your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes the ejaculate can irritate the eye and cause redness. Pink eye is from an infection.

Question 5

My daughters eye is red and painful.  how can i tell if its pink eye until i get her to dr.? what otc can i give her for pain?

Accepted Answer

Your daughter is 32 years old and has painful red eye, she most probabely has bacterial or viral conjunctivitis and over the counter meds will not help except tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprophen for pain, till she sees her doc or opthalmologist.

Question 6

Hi is it possible to give yourself pinkeye? my bf farted numerous times in his hands while naked and woke up with pink eye.

Accepted Answer

Classic ";pink eye" is a viral infection.  It is spread by contact and not through the GI tract.  Your BF contacted it several days before as the incubation time is 3 to 5 days before the eyes get pink.

Question 7

Can farting on someones pillow give them pink eye?

Accepted Answer

No most of the flatulece contain bad gases like methane and others and will not cause pink eyr(conjunctivitis).

Question 8

Will pink eye ointment give you blurry vision?

Accepted Answer

Any ophthalmic ointment can blur the vision at first because of its thick/viscous nature. It should clear though in a few minutes.

Question 9

Can i give my 2 month old baby tobrex eye drops, she has a pink eye which she possibly got from my 2 year old?

Accepted Answer

A baby with "pink eye" usually has a viral or a bacterial infection, or sometimes other problems (which are unlikely at 2 months). In a 2 month-old, doctor can examine now to get a diagnosis. In older babies, symptoms may go away in a few days or up to a week or so. Pediatrician often will check a child if symptoms haven't gone away in a week, or if there are other symptoms such as fever or pain.

Question 10

My 14month old is on tobramycin drops for pink eye. he also has a cold, can i give him acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

The two meds do not interfere with each other so they can be used concurrently.

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What otc can i give to my son he has early signs of pink eye.

Can you let me know how many days do i give my son eye drops for pink eye?

Can your own sperm give you pink eye if you accidentally come in contact with it with your eyes?

My daughters eye is red and painful. how can i tell if its pink eye until i get her to dr.? what otc can i give her for pain?

Hi is it possible to give yourself pinkeye? my bf farted numerous times in his hands while naked and woke up with pink eye.

Can farting on someones pillow give them pink eye?

Will pink eye ointment give you blurry vision?

Can i give my 2 month old baby tobrex eye drops, she has a pink eye which she possibly got from my 2 year old?

My 14month old is on tobramycin drops for pink eye. he also has a cold, can i give him acetaminophen?

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