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A member asked:
5th day of red eye-conjunctavitis...what is best solution ...evidently tobramycin may not be ..depending on viral or bacterial infection.strong antibi?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Red eye: Tobramycin is a good choice for bacterial conjunctivitis, but it has no effect on viral conjunctivitis, which often lasts 1-4 weeks depending on the type of virus. In addition, some people are allergic to tobramycin.
Answered 2/25/2013
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You might : Be suffering from allergic or viral conjunctivitis, that is why tobramycin is not working. Use zaditor (ketotifen) instead. It is now available over the counter (used to be a prescription). See your doctor asap if with eye pain, swelling, purplish discoloration / redness around your eyes .You may also take Claritin , allegra, zyrtec or any antihistamines of your choice along with eyedrops.
Answered 6/24/2014
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