Eye Conditions

Eye Infections

Eye drops and treatments for eye infections and conjunctivitis

25 drugs
4 OTC
22 Prescription

Antiviral

Fights viral infections in the body

1

Aciclovir

Prescription

Cold sores (fever blisters on the lips), genital herpes, chickenpox, shingles (painful rash that comes from the chickenpox virus), herpes eye infections

Aciclovir Cream BP 5% w/wAcyclovir OintmentAcyvir Eye OintmentBafnacare 200mg TabletsBafnacare 400 TabletEmzor Aciclovir 400 TabletsEmzor Aciclovir 800 TabletsNorbarc Aciclovir Cream 5g

Antihistamine and Decongestant

eye preparation

1

Antazoline Hydrochloride; Tetryzoline Hydrochloride

OTC

Red eye from allergies, itchy eyes, watery eyes, eye irritation from dust or pollen, allergic conjunctivitis (apollo caused by allergy)

Allerex Eye DropsOcullerg Eye Drops

Antibiotic

Macrolide

2

Azithromycin

Prescription

Chest infections, cough and catarrh caused by bacteria, typhoid, sore throat, ear infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, eye infections

Afithro-500 TabletsAgazit TabletsAvrozith 250mg CapsulesAvrozith SuspensionAxerem 500 TabletsAxerem SuspensionAzglo TabletAzglo Tablets

Erythromycin

Prescription

Chest infections, pneumonia, throat infections, tonsillitis, skin infections, boils, ear infections, eye infections, typhoid, sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, wound infections

Acithromac SuspensionAcithromac TabletArtemis Erythromycin 500mg TabletsBiobacta TabletBiopharma Erythromycin 500 TabletsEroceth-250Eroceth-500Erogran Granules

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

Reduces swelling and fights infections

2

Betamethasone; Neomycin sulfate

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling, ear infections (otitis), red and itchy eyes (conjunctivitis) with bacterial infection, infected nose conditions, inflammation of the eyelids

Aristobet-N Eye OintmentBeoptic-N Eye OintmentBeoptic-N Eye/Ear DropsBeta-N Eye/Ear DropBetasol-NBetavate NBetazee-N Eye/Ear DropBetnacin-EEN Eye/Ear/Nose Drops

Dexamethasone; Neomycin; Polymyxin B Sulfate

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with inflammation, ear infections, swollen or irritated eyes after injury or surgery

Dexatrol Eye / Ear DropsMaxitrol Eye DropsMaxitrol Eye OintmentPolydex-N Eye Drops

Antibiotic

Kills bacteria that cause infections

3

Chloramphenicol

Prescription

Typhoid fever, serious bacterial infections, eye infections (apollo/conjunctivitis), ear infections, skin infections

Chlomacol CapsulesChloramphenicol 0.5% Eye DropsChloramphenicol Succinate for InjectionDeekins Chloramphenicol Capsules 250mgDerm ChloramphenicolDrugfield Chloramphenicol Ear DropDuban - 250Duban Injection

Chloramphenicol Palmitate

Prescription

Typhoid fever, serious bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis (brain infection), bacterial eye infections, severe chest infections that other antibiotics cannot treat

Chloraf SuspensionChlorakrisClor 250 CapsulesEliphenicol CapsulesIvyphenicol Eye Drop

Sodium fusidate

Prescription

Skin infections, boils, wound infections, infected eczema, impetigo (skin sores), infected cuts and burns, eye infections (when used as eye drops)

Fusibact Cream 2% w/wFusibact Ointment

Corticosteroid + Aminoglycoside Antibiotic

combination eye/ear drops

1

Dexamethasone; Gentamicin

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling (conjunctivitis/apollo), ear infections, red and swollen eyes after injury or surgery, bacterial eye infections with inflammation

Ivydexgent Eye/Ear Drops

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

eye preparation

2

Dexamethasone; Tobramycin

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis caused by bacteria

Obadex Eye DropsTobradex Eye Drop

Dexamethasone; Neomycin

Prescription

Eye infections with inflammation, red and swollen eyes from bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis (apollo) with bacterial infection

Dexoptic-N Eye DropsNecodex Eye DropNeomdexsol Eye Drops

Combination eye drop

Reduces eye swelling and redness

1

Dexamethasone; Chloramphenicol; Tetryzoline hydrochloride

Prescription

Red eye, eye infections with swelling, bacterial conjunctivitis (apollo), inflammation of the eye after injury or surgery, allergic eye conditions with infection

Optodexine Eye Drops

Antibiotic-Steroid Combination

Eye/Ear Drop

1

Dexamethasone; Ciprofloxacin

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling or redness, ear infections (otitis), pink eye (Apollo) with inflammation, post-eye surgery infection prevention

Sphex Eye Drops

Antibiotic and Corticosteroid

eye drop combination

1

Dexamethasone; Moxifloxacin

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling and redness, bacterial conjunctivitis (Apollo), inflammation after eye surgery, infected or inflamed eyes

Moloxidex Eye Drops

Antibiotic

Tetracycline

2

Doxycycline

Prescription

Chest infections, typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis), malaria prevention, severe acne (pimples), eye infections, wound infections, pelvic inflammatory disease

Aldox 100mg CapsuleCika Doxycycline CapsuleDoxinDoxy 200 TabletsDoxycap CapsulesDoxycycline 100mgDoxycycline 100mg capsulesDoxycycline Capsules

Oxytetracycline

Prescription

Chest infections, typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), eye infections, skin infections like boils and acne, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhoea and chlamydia, wound infections

Oxytetracycline 250mgPashyn 250mg CapsulesSastek Oxytetracycline 250mg Capsules

Antibiotic

Aminoglycoside

1

Gentamicin

Prescription

Serious body infections, eye infections (apollo, conjunctivitis), ear infections, skin infections, wound infections, urinary tract infections, blood infections (sepsis), bone infections

Chimexbon Gentamicin 0.3% w/v Eye/Ear dropDerm's Gentamycin Injection 80mg /2mLGentabeta InjectionGentacyn Eye/Ear DropsGentakris Eye/Ear DropsGentalek Injection 80mg/2mLGentamicin 0.3% Eye/Ear DropsGentamicin Eye/Ear Drops

Antihistamine / Mast cell stabilizer

Antiallergy

1

Ketotifen

OTC

Eye allergies (itchy, red, watery eyes), allergic conjunctivitis (apollo-like eye irritation from allergies), prevention of asthma attacks, hay fever, skin allergies and itching

Orchazid Ophthalmic SolutionTofen Eye Drops

Antibiotic

Fluoroquinolone

2

Moxifloxacin

Prescription

Serious chest infections (pneumonia), sinus infections, bronchitis, skin infections, eye infections (conjunctivitis, eye ulcers), complicated stomach infections, typhoid that doesn't respond to other antibiotics

Avelox Intravenous InfusionBondmoxacin Eye DropKetomox EyedropsMicromox 400 TabletsMicromox Eye DropsMoloxan Eye DropsMoxifloxacin Hydrochloride Eye DropsMoxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

Ofloxacin

Prescription

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), gonorrhoea and other sexually transmitted infections, eye infections, ear infections, chest infections, skin infections, pelvic inflammatory disease

Aflacin Eye DropsBgvid 400 TabletBgvid TabletsBrands Ofloxacin 200mg TabletChevnor Ofloxacin Tablet 200mgChevnor Ofloxacin Tablets 400mgChygozzy Ofloxacin Tablets 400mgFloboid Eye Drops

Antibiotic and Antiparasitic combination

Fluoroquinolone + Nitroimidazole

1

Ofloxacin; Ornidazole

Prescription

Diarrhoea (running stomach), dysentery, typhoid-related stomach infections, pelvic infections in women, dental infections, wound infections with pus, urinary tract infections (UTI), and other infections where both bacteria and parasites may be involved

Apriflox-Oz TabletsDenflox 200mg/500mg TabletDuozol TabletsEcoflocin Plus TabletsNidof TabletOflodazole Tablets 200mg/500mgOflonidaOfloxamet Plus Tablets

Antihistamine

anti-allergy eye drop

1

Olopatadine

OTC

Allergic eye conditions (itchy, red, watery eyes), seasonal eye allergies from dust or pollen, eye irritation from harmattan dust

Bondpatadine Eye DropOlopat Eye DropsOlpadin Eye DropsOpatanol Eye Drop 0.1% SolutionOptalyn Eyedrops

Antibiotic

Tetracycline class

1

Tetracycline Hydrochloride

Prescription

Typhoid, cholera, chest infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), skin infections like acne, eye infections, stomach ulcer caused by bacteria (H. pylori), sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea and chlamydia

Alben Tetracycline 250mg CapsuleAuscel TetracyclineKrishat OxytetracyclineLatetra CapsuleMaxcyclin CapsulesNemel Tetracycline CapsuleSalmycin 250 CapsulesTetrakris

Aminoglycoside Antibiotic

Kills certain types of bacteria in the body

1

Tobramycin

Prescription

Eye infections (like apollo or conjunctivitis), serious bacterial infections of the blood, lungs, skin, bones, urinary tract, and stomach area

Tobralin Eye DropsTobrex Eye DropTobrex Eye Ointment

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have severe eye pain that does not go away with medication, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you notice a sudden change in your vision, such as blurred vision or blindness in one or both eyes, go to your nearest clinic or hospital right away.
  • If you experience a severe headache or fever that lasts for more than 2 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.
  • If you notice a white or yellowish discharge or pus in your eye, go to your nearest clinic or hospital within 24 hours.
  • If you have eye redness that spreads to other parts of your face or is accompanied by a high temperature, go to your nearest clinic or hospital within 24 hours.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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