Symptoms of pink eye can include:
- Pink or red color in the white of the eye(s)
- Swelling, itching, irritation, and/or burning
- Discharge (pus), which can lead to eyelids sticking together
- Crusting of the eyelids or lashes, especially in the morning
Bacterial conjunctivitis, sometimes called pink eye, is an infection of the eye caused by certain kinds of bacteria. Pink eye can spread easily, and it is more common in children than adults, although adults can get pink eye too. Pink eye occurs more frequently during the winter months.
The same type of bacteria that cause strep throat and staph infections cause bacterial conjunctivitis. For bacterial conjunctivitis, antibiotics are the most common method of treatment. BESIVANCE® is an antibiotic in the form of a liquid drop you put into the eye.
If the conjunctivitis is caused by a virus, it is usually one of the viruses that causes the common cold
Allergens, such as pollen, can cause pink eye in one or both of your eyes. Allergic conjunctivitis is usually itchy
Chemicals such as chlorine, found in backyard swimming pools, can cause conjunctivitis
BESIVANCE® is not for the treatment of conjunctivitis caused by viruses, allergies, or chemicals.
Yes. Pink eye that is caused by bacteria can easily be spread to other people through direct or indirect contact with the liquid that drains from the eye of someone who's infected. The infected liquid comes into contact with others by:
Practice good hygiene to control the spread of pink eye. For instance:
BESIVANCE® (besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension) 0.6% is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial medicine used to treat an infection of the eye called conjunctivitis, caused by certain types of germs called bacteria. Contact your doctor for more information about this type of eye infection or the bacteria that cause it.
Click here to see full Prescribing Information for BESIVANCE.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
BESIVANCE® (besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension) 0.6% is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial medicine used to treat an infection of the eye called conjunctivitis, caused by certain types of germs called bacteria. Contact your doctor for more information about this type of eye infection or the bacteria that cause it.
Click here to see full Prescribing Information for BESIVANCE.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.