Zovirax 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.

Zovirax 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 Zovirax Eye Ointment

Treatment of Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

Benefits of Zovirax Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

Zovirax 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 Zovirax 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 Zovirax

Stinging sensation
Eye redness

How to use Zovirax 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 Zovirax Eye Ointment works

Zovirax 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 Zovirax Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zovirax 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

Zovirax 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 Zovirax Eye Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Zovirax 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

Zovirax 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 Zovirax Eye Ointment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Patient concerns

I hv herpes blisters around lips and inside mouth ulcer any med to apply 6th day of course of medicine zovirax 800mg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Tab Acivir 400 mg three times daily for 5 daysAcivir ointment once dailyFucidin cream once dailyTest : HSV 1 and 2 IGG and IGM

How to treat Herpes treatment sir?? Its came to me on sonta right side only, please help me sir

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Hello PATIENT a picture.Herpes simplex and herpes zoster r different and have different dosage

User feedback

Patients taking Zovirax Eye Ointment

Once A Day

61%

Twice A Day

22%

Four Times A *

11%

Thrice A Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Zovirax Eye Ointment for?

Eye infection*

50%

Genital herpe*

50%

*Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus, Genital herpes infection

FAQs

Is Zovirax Eye Ointment effective?

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

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

No, you should not stop using Zovirax 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 Zovirax Eye Ointment avoided?

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

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

Keep Zovirax 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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