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What is the treatment for a stye with Cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

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Hordeolum (Stye) Treatment With Ophthalmic Ciprofloxacin

A stye is treated initially with warm compresses and eyelid hygiene. [1] Antibiotic therapy is reserved for suspected secondary bacterial infection, and topical antibiotics such as erythromycin or bacitracin are typical choices in that setting. [1] Ciprofloxacin is not described as a standard first-line topical agent for isolated styes in the cited references. [1]

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