1. Treat Symptoms. 1  Most styes go away on their own in about a week. 2  Apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day. Use a clean washcloth or towel soaked in warm water.
Concomitant Use of Ibuprofen and Aspirin : Ibuprofen can interfere with the antiplatelet effect of low dose aspirin (81 release aspirin (not enteric coated) and take a single dose of ibuprofen 400 mg when ibuprofen 400 mg is do , and 12 hours after aspirin.
If the pain is not due to inflammation, acetaminophen is as effective as aspirin. It is as effective as the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen (Motrin) in relieving the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee. Unless directed by a physician, acetaminophen should not be used for longer than 10 days.