Can I Take Medrol For An Internal Stye On The Lower Eyelid?

Posted on Thu, 15 Mar 2018

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Question : I have an internal stye in my lower right lid. Can I take medrol for it? I take medrol for allergies when they are severe.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Steroids not evidence-based practice for stye.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Using Medrol (steroid) for a stye is not recommended in evidence-based practice. However, it is commonly prescribed by current gen doctors off label just to get quick results.

I still prefer Oral antibiotic along with compresses and Oral NSAIDs as when required for stye.

If it is recurrent stye steroids are better avoided.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (7 hours later)

Thank you. The stye has broken and is oozing out. I have been cleaning it with warm water mix with baby shampoo.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Apply antiseptic.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I suggest applying Neosporin eye ointment which is available as OTC at the broken site.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar