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My 4year old daughter has bacterial conjunctivitis, do i need to take her to see the doctor or can i buy over-the-counter medicines to treat it? thanx
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No OTC meds: The treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis, if that truly is the cause, will require prescription meds. Otc eve drops can often provide comfort to those with viral, irritant & allergic causes of conjunctival irritation, but they will not cure a true bacterial disease. Call in & see what the kids doc suggests.
Answered 3/6/2013
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No: An infection of the conjunctiva will need antibiotic intervention to kill the bacteria that thrive in this warm, moist environment.
Answered 6/15/2014
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