Pink Eye Treatment FAQs

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8. Can Oral Antihistamines Help with Pink Eye?

A person may take an oral antihistamine to relieve allergy symptoms affecting the eyes, including pink eye, itchiness, puffiness and redness. These medications are available over-the-counter and also help with nasal symptoms, such as a runny nose. Pink eye caused by allergies isn't contagious.

There are over-the-counter eye drops available that contain antihistamines and specifically target eye symptoms. Different brands and types of eye drops come with different instructions, so it's a good idea to read the dosing instructions carefully before use.7‘Eye - Allergy.’ Seattle Children’s Hospital, www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/eye-allergy.

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