How many times a day should I apply stye ointment?

Ointments are usually used 1 to 2 times daily as needed. If using an ointment once a day, it may be best to use it at bedtime. To apply eye ointment/drops/gels: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or top of the ointment tube or let it touch your eye.

How do you stop a stye from developing fully?

How do you prevent styes?

1. Wash your hands with soap and water before touching your eyes.
2. Clean your eyelids with a Q-tip dipped in warm water and mild soap or shampoo.
3. Remove eye makeup every night before sleeping.
4. Avoid sharing towels with someone who has a stye. Residual bacteria may be on the towel.

Are styes fluid filled?

An internal stye (on the underside of your lid) also causes a red, painful bump. But its location prevents a whitehead from showing up on your eyelid. This type can also go away once the infection is gone. Some leave a small fluid-filled cyst that your doctor will have to cut open and drain.

How does stye sterile lubricant eye ointment work?

Stye™ Sterile Lubricant Eye Ointment Clinically Proven Symptomatic Relief Non-prescription drug products cannot treat the infection associated with a stye. But you can get temporary relief of its symptoms, including burning, stinging, discomfort, and itching, with Stye™ Sterile Lubricant Eye Ointment.

How often can you use stye relief ointment?

Stye Relief® ointment is safe and gentle to use with no known side effects, interactions with other medications, or contraindications. Each tube 0.14 oz (4 grams). Apply 3 to 4 times a day.

Can a non prescription drug treat a stye infection?

Non-prescription drug products cannot treat the infection associated with a stye. But you can get temporary relief of its symptoms, including burning, stinging, discomfort, and itching, with Stye™ Sterile Lubricant Eye Ointment. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

What to do if you have a stye in your eye?

For a more persistent stye, you might need eye drops or a prescription for an antibiotic eye ointment, like those listed above for eye infections. If that doesn’t work, your doctor might suggest oral antibiotics. As the name suggests, dry eyes refer to poorly lubricated eyes.