Acyclovir 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.

Acyclovir 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.

It may cause a stinging sensation and eye redness immediately following the application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. Do not wear contact lenses while using it.

Uses of Acyclovir Eye Ointment

Treatment of Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

Benefits of Acyclovir Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

Acyclovir Eye Ointment helps relieve symptoms of eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine kills the infection causing virus and prevents the further multiplication of the virus too. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Side effects of Acyclovir Eye Ointment

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 Acyclovir

Stinging sensation
Eye redness

How to use Acyclovir 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.

How Acyclovir Eye Ointment works

Acyclovir Eye Ointment is an antiviral medication 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Acyclovir Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acyclovir Eye Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Acyclovir Eye Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Acyclovir Eye Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Acyclovir 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.

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Quick tips

Acyclovir 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 Acyclovir Eye Ointment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Patient concerns

treatment for herpes zoster,what care should i need for this ? and also suggest some medication if possible

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You need to take oral medicine like acyclovir under supervision of skin specialist,

i m suffering from herpes labialis do i need to take any medicine except topical application of acyclovir

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

Usually if it is not very severe, you may continue topical therapy

Sir , mujhe chicken pox ho gya hai, kya inmse koi dawayi chicken pox ki h,sir ye kitne din me theek hote hai kis kaaran se hote hai. Kya acyclovir 800 mg sahi h

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Acyclovir is anti viralGiven in chicken poxRashes may take 2weeks to heal completely and post viral body aches and pains may persist for longer.Chicken pox is caused by herpes virusAntiviral is started as soon as possible n continued for a week. It takes its own time n subsides. U should avoid scratching the lesions and maintain good hygiene and proper hydration.

User feedback

Patients taking Acyclovir Eye Ointment

Once A Day

52%

Twice A Day

29%

Four Times A *

17%

Thrice A Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Acyclovir Eye Ointment for?

Herpes simple*

30%

Others

20%

Chickenpox

10%

Eye infection*

10%

Genital herpe*

10%

*Herpes simplex virus infections, Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus, Genital herpes infection

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

56%

Average

44%

What were the side-effects while using Acyclovir Eye Ointment?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Acyclovir Eye Ointment?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Acyclovir Eye Ointment on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

Is Acyclovir Eye Ointment effective?

Acyclovir 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 Acyclovir Eye Ointment too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

I feel better now, can I stop using Acyclovir Eye Ointment?

No, you should not stop using Acyclovir 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.

In which conditions is the use of Acyclovir Eye Ointment avoided?

Use of Acyclovir Eye Ointment should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Acyclovir Eye Ointment or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy, or if you are using Acyclovir Eye Ointment for the first time, consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Acyclovir Eye Ointment?

Keep Acyclovir 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.

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