A doctor will typically recommend an antibiotic ointment or ... also take over the counter painkillers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, says Graber. For significant styes that do not resolve ...

A stye is a pimple-like ... An antibiotic ointment might be prescribed to help kill the infectious overgrowth, along with over-the-counter tablets such as acetaminophen (Panadol, or paracetamol ...