Acivir Eye Ointment 5gm

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you: Are allergic to acyclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol or to any of the ingredients of this medicine Are suffering from HIV infection Have undergone a bone marrow transplantation Are taking cancer treatment

Always use this medicine exactly as told by your doctor Wash your hands thoroughly before use Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the infected area and the skin immediately next to it, 5 times a day at intervals of about 4 hours. Take care not to rub the infected skin any more than you need to Wash your hands again, to avoid spreading the infection Use ACIVIR EYE for up to 5 days. If the infection has not healed after this time, you can continue to use it for a further 5 days If your ACIVIR EYE gets worse during the treatment period, or if it has not healed after 10 days of treatment, STOP using the ACIVIR EYE and seek advice from your doctor If you use more ACIVIR EYE If you use more ACIVIR EYE , contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately If you forget to use ACIVIR EYE If you forget to use ACIVIR EYE , apply it as soon as you remember, and apply the remaining doses for that day Do not apply double dose for a forgotten dose If you stop using ACIVIR EYE Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor

Like all medicines, ACIVIR EYE can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Allergic reactions such as rash, itchy skin, weal, swelling of the lips, face and eyelids

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplement or herbal products

What you should not do? Do not treat yourself with this medicine you must seek advice from your doctor Do not use on mucous membranes as ACIVIR EYE can cause irritation. The areas to avoid include the inside of the mouth and nose, the eyes and inside the vagina Do not use this product to treat mouth ulcers, or for herpes infections which are in or near your eyes or in the genital area