Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic, or viral)

Conjunctivitis (pink eye) causes redness, itching, watering, or discharge, and can be bacterial, viral, or allergic.

Treatments our pharmacist can prescribe

For your information only: in Ontario, our pharmacist can assess this condition and, when appropriate, prescribe from the medications listed below. This information is provided for educational purposes - it is not an offer to sell. These are prescription treatments that require a pharmacist assessment, and the right option is chosen for you.

  • Antiallergic agents: Antazoline, Bepotastine, Cromolyn sodium (sodium cromoglycate), Ketotifen, Lodoxamide, Olopatadine, Pheniramine
  • Antibacterials: Erythromycin, Fusidic acid, Gramicidin, Polymyxin B, Tobramycin, Trimethoprim
  • Vasoconstrictors: Naphazoline, Oxymetazoline, Phenylephrine, Tetrahydrozoline

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