Stye
Stye is a topical medication used to treat styes (hordeola), which are painful red bumps that occur on the edge of the eyelid due to infected oil glands. These products typically contain antibiotic and sometimes anti-inflammatory ingredients to help reduce swelling, fight bacterial infection, and promote healing of the affected eyelid area.
Topical eye medication used to treat painful eyelid infections known as styes.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1053143
- Generic
- Stye
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of external styes (hordeola) - painful, red lumps on the edge of the eyelid caused by blocked or infected oil glands. May also be used for minor eyelid bacterial infections and inflammation.
Contains antibiotic ingredients (such as erythromycin or bacitracin) that work locally to kill or inhibit the bacteria causing the infection, along with ingredients that help reduce inflammation and unblock the affected gland.
For external use only - apply to the outer eyelid as directed. Do not use inside the eye. Wash hands before and after application. If symptoms don't improve within a few days or worsen, consult a healthcare provider. Not suitable for all eye conditions - proper diagnosis is recommended.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy