Is there an OTC for pink-eye?

T1andT2

I think DS might have the beginnings of pink-eye and I don't think we have enough of his last prescription for this round.  Is there anything OTC that gets rid if it?

Gin*In*TN

DH has used this before with good results:

 

https://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Eye-Care/Healthy-Relief-Pink-Eye-Relief-Eye-Drops/ID=prod980637&navCount=1&navAction=push-product?V=G&ec=frgl_627647&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku980625 

6fsn

No.  Aren't you supposed to use all of the prescription?

goillini823

This may sound ridiculous, but DD had pink eye about 2 weeks ago. When I went to go pick up her prescription the pharmacist told me to put some Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo on a warm wet cloth. I looked at her like she was nuts. The next day DD had so much gunk built up she couldn't open her eye. I threw her in the bath, washed her hair, and let the soap run on her face. Low and behold the gunk never came back, and her eye was just so much better after that. I'm not saying it's the solution, but I really think it's what ended helping the most.

noonecarewhoiam

There are no OTC antibiotics.

You can wash the eye area with baby shampoo as described above, and also flush the eye itself with a single-use eyedrop like Systane in the single-sure ampules.

Toni1019

I have seen OTC pink eye medications just recently at Meijer and BRU.

Summerly2

If you happen to be BFing, you can use breastmilk. Honest. We've done it (on the advice of our pedi and other moms) and it works.

brownie123

Polysporin makes eyedrops for pink eye; they can also be used for swimmer's ear (it says for both on the box).  Not sure about using them on an infant though - you'd have to check with the pharmacist.

murphyec

breastmilk.