Do not take over-the-counter cimetidine for longer than 2 weeks unless your doctor tells you to. If symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach last longer than 2 weeks, stop taking cimetidine and call your doctor.imetidine is also used sometimes to treat stress ulcers, hives and itching, and viral warts, and to prevent aspiration pneumonia during anesthesia. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
Stye, also known as hordeolum, is an infection of an oil gland in the eyelid. This results in a red tender bump at the edge of the eyelid. The outside or the inside of the eyelid can be affected. The cause of a stye is usually a bacterial infection by Staphylococcus aureus. The internal ones are due to infection of the meibomian gland while the external ones are due to an infection of the gland of Zeis. A chalazion on the other hand is a blocked oil gland without infection.
With a sty, you will have pain and swelling of your eyelid and may notice crustiness as the sty begins to drain. A sty is usually caused by bacteria that are carried on your hands and transferred to your eyes when you rub them. Sties can also be caused by other chronic eye infections.hen oil glands stop producing oils, the eye can become dry leading to a pimple on the eye. Cellulitis, conjunctivitis, psoriasis, bacterial infections, and dermatitis can result in a pimple on the eye. Lifestyle choices such as lack of sleep, medications, and greasy or spicy foods can result in pimples on the eyelid.