Best treatments for viral conjunctivitis
5 products may treat viral conjunctivitis, spanning FDA drug classes such as corticosteroid. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 5 drugs we list for viral conjunctivitis, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as corticosteroid. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for viral conjunctivitis — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Drops | Corticosteroid | Generic | $20 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Drops | Corticosteroid | Generic | $20 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | Corticosteroid | Generic | $20 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Corticosteroid | Generic | $20 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Corticosteroid | Generic | $20 | View → |
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alrex
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Alrex (Loteprednol Etabonate) is a corticosteroid used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis, Edema.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$18.21· 2 forms Save up to 99% in class
eysuvis
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Eysuvis (Loteprednol Etabonate) is a corticosteroid used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis, Edema.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$18.21· 2 forms Save up to 99% in classinveltys
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Inveltys (Loteprednol Etabonate) is a corticosteroid used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis, Edema.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$18.21· 2 forms Save up to 99% in classlotemax
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Lotemax (Loteprednol Etabonate) is a corticosteroid used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis, Edema.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$18.21· 2 forms Save up to 99% in classloteprednol etabonate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Loteprednol Etabonate is a corticosteroid used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis, Edema.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$18.21· 2 forms Save up to 99% in classFrequently asked
- What treats viral conjunctivitis?
- Our catalog lists 5 products that may treat viral conjunctivitis, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists.
- What is the best-rated treatment for viral conjunctivitis?
- Ratings appear as FDA recall-safety data accumulates for the products that may treat viral conjunctivitis.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat viral conjunctivitis?
- Treatments for viral conjunctivitis span FDA drug classes including corticosteroid. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.