Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Acyclovir(3% w/w)
Tube of 5gm Eye Ointment
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Acivir Eye Ointment is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Use it as long as your doctor has prescribed and do not stop using the medicine even if you get better.
Acivir Eye Ointment is an antiviral medicine which treats eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of the virus on the surface of your eyeball (cornea). This stops the production of new viruses and clears up your eye infection.
Pharmacokinetics: Acyclovir is slowly and poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and bioavailability decreases with increasing dose. Acyclovir is widely distributed into tissues and body fluids. Plasma protein binding is relatively low at 9 to 24%.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acivir
Eye redness
Stinging sensation
Contraindications. Aciclovir ophthalmic ointment is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to aciclovir or valaciclovir or any of the ingredients included in the formulation.
Acivir Eye Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
No interaction found/established
Acivir Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Aciclovir eye ointment is used to treat eye infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. It works by interfering with the growth of the virus and this stops the infection. Aciclovir is more commonly used in a cream to treat cold sores (canker sores) around the lips and mouth.
Drug-drug interactions: Acivir Eye Ointment 5 gm may have an interaction with medication used to treat gout (probenecid), treat stomach ulcers (cimetidine), stop your body from rejecting transplanted organs (mycophenolate mofetil), treat asthma (aminophylline, theophylline).
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Acivir Eye Ointment, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Acivir Eye Ointment helps treat eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus.
Place it inside the lower eyelid five times a day. Do not apply at nighttime.
Continue the tretment for at least 3 days after healing is complete.
It may temporarily cause itching and stinging sensation immediately following application. Inform your doctor if this persists.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Acivir Eye Ointment.
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
Q. Is Acivir Eye Ointment effective?
Acivir Eye Ointment is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Acivir Eye Ointment too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. I feel better now, can I stop using Acivir Eye Ointment?
No, you should not stop using Acivir Eye Ointment suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. Remember, your symptoms may improve and you may feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence, prevent complete healing.
Q. In which conditions is the use of Acivir Eye Ointment avoided?
Use of Acivir Eye Ointment should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Acivir Eye Ointment or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy, or if you are using Acivir Eye Ointment for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Acivir Eye Ointment?
Keep Acivir Eye Ointment in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.
