Question: what antibiotics are used to treat a stye?
Answer: Most styes will heal within 10-14 days. If the stye does not get better within 3-5 days treatment by an eye doctor is recommended. The doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics such as: Keflex (cephalexin) 500mg twice per day for seven days for patients who are not allergic to penicillin or cephalosporins.