Mylanta. Tums. This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. Aluminum and magnesium antacids work quickly to lower the acid in the stomach.
Instructions. Contact your doctor. He can help you determine the cause of your infection, as well as the best course of treatment, which can vary depending on the cause of pink eye. Rinse the infected eye with saline solution. A saline rinse can help loosen any particles in the eye that may be causing the irritation. Place a compress on the infected eye.
If your pink eye is caused by a common viral infection and no other complications occur, then your eyes should clear up within a few days to two weeks. Pink eye also can be caused by bacterial conjunctivitis, which â even with treatment such as prescription antibiotic eye drops â can last up to a month or longer.