Cyclovex Ophthalmic Ointment 3%
Cyclovex Ophthalmic Ointment 3% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Cyclovex Ophthalmic Ointment 3% |
| Generic | Acyclovir (Ophthalmic) |
| Weight | 3% |
| Type | Ophthalmic Ointment |
| Therapeutic Class | Ophthalmic Anti-viral Products |
| Manufacturer | OSL Pharma Limited |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of Herpes simplex keratitis.Dosage
Cyclovex Ophthalmic Ointment 3% dosage
The dosage for all age groups is the same. A 10 mm ribbon of the ointment should be placed inside the lower conjunctival sac five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals. Treatment should continue for at least 3 days after healingSide Effects
Very common: Superficial punctate keratopathy. This did not necessitate an early termination of therapy and healed without apparent sequelae. Common: Transient mild stinging of the eye occurring immediately following application, conjunctivitis. Rare: Blepharitis.Precaution
The recommended dosage, frequency of applications, and length of treatment should not be exceeded.Interaction
No clinically significant interactions have been identified.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy category B. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Acyclovir in pregnant women. It is not known whether topically applied Acyclovir is excreted in breast milk.Contraindication
Acyclovir is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to Acyclovir or ValacyclovirAcute Overdose
No adverse effects would be expected if the entire contents of the tube containing 90 mg Acyclovir were ingested orally.Storage Condition
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not touch the tip of the tube since this may contaminate the product. After one month of the opening do not use the medicine of tube.Innovators Monograph
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