Question 1

how long is pink eye contagious after starting antibiotic?

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Viral or bacterial?: If your pink eye issue to a bacterial infection, you should no longer be considered contagious after 24-48 hours after starting the antibiotic drops. If, however, your pink eye is due to viral infection, you are likely to be contagious for as long as you are having symptoms.

Question 2

how long is pink eye contagious when using an antibiotic?

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See Below: Until the eye is no longer red.

Question 3

how long after starting antibiotic is pink eye contagious ?

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It Depends: If the pink eye is caused by bacteria and the drops have  effective antibiotics, then it is thought 24-48 hrs eliminates the contagion. Since the drops are ineffective for viral pink eye, as long as the eye is red, the infection is probably contagious.

Question 4

if im using antibiotic ointment for pink eye is it still contagious?

Accepted Answer

OK after 3 - 4 days: With frequent hand washing after 3 to 4 days of an antibiotic you will probably no longer be contageous. But do not stop the medication until you have completely followed the prescription directions!

Question 5

i am on my 5th of  7 day of pink eye anitbiotic. my eyes are no longer red but i have 2 days left. can i start wearing make up on the 7th day?

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Okay to for day 7: Okay to start wearing makeup on the seventh day.  However might be prudent to purchase fresh mascara, eye liner and eye shadow in case your old eye makeup is contaminated with the bacteria that caused your pink eye.

Question 6

after exposure how long does it take for pink eye to develop in another person and how long is pink eye contagious?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Pink eye or conjunctivitis can be cause by either bacteria or virus and spread to another person is usually by direct hand to face contact so may possibly avoided by good handwashing.  Most viral causes are contagious at first sign of a cold and may persist for days to a week or longer.  Bacterial causes are usually related to sinus infection and respond quickly to antibiotcs in 1-2 days.

Question 7

how long does pink eye remain contagious?

Accepted Answer

Until the eye clears: Antibiotics are usually prescribed for pink eye, but many cases are viral which is not affected by antibiotics. Therefore, it is best to wait until the eye discharge has resolved before sending a child back to school. Adults can return to work within a few days. Hand hygiene is always important as many cases of pink eye (conjunctivitis) are transmitted by hand contact.

Question 8

how long before pink eye isn't contagious anymore?

Accepted Answer

With treatment: A bacterial conjunctivitis usually is not contageous after 4-6 doses of antibiotic drop treatment.  Viral conjunctivitis can be contageous for weeks.

Question 9

how soon after taking medicine will i not be contagious from pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Pink eye is caused by bacteria and viruses.  Actually 70% of pink eye is viral so even if you are taking an antibiotic  it is possible you are still infective, usual course about a week.  Strict isolation is not necessary, but frequent hand wahing and washing surfaces, countertops etc. Will help prevent spread.

Question 10

what is the name of the antibiotic eye drops used to treat pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Multiple choices: Many topical antibiotics are used regularly, including: sulfacetamide sodium, gentamicin, tobramycin, erythromycin ointment, moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, trimethoprim-sulfmethoxizole, and so on. Pink-eye may be bacterial, but also can be viral, allergic, or due to another cause. Only a qualified ophthalmologist can tell the right cause and appropriate treatment. See an eyeMD.

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