Ocuvir Eye Ointment 5gm

Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you: Are allergic to Acyclovir or any of the other ingredients of OCUVIR Wear contact lenses

Always use OCUVIR exactly as your doctor has told you Adults and children The usual dose is 1cm (about ½ an inch) of OCUVIR applied to the infected eye five times a day You should space each application of OCUVIR by four hours You should carry on using OCUVIR for at least 3 days after your eye has got better OCUVIR is for use in the eye, if you swallow any talk to your doctor immediate How to apply OCUVIR Use your finger to gently pull down the lower eyelid of your infected eye Tilt your head slightly backwards and look up Apply 1cm (about ½ an inch) of OCUVIR to the inside of your lower eyelid Try to avoid the tip of the tube touching any part of your eye Close your eye for 30 seconds Wash your hands after applying OCUVIR If you use more OCUVIR Talk to your doctor if you use too much OCUVIR If you forget to use OCUVIR If you forget to use OCUVIR, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose If you stop using OCUVIR Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor

Like all medicines, OCUVIR can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Allergic reactions such as, Rash, itching or hives on your skin Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or other parts of your body Shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble in breathing Unexplained fever (high temperature) and feeling faint, especially when standing up

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines which includes medicines obtained without prescription, eye ointment or drops and herbal medicines

Storage Keep this medicine out of reach of children Store at room temperature (15-25°C) Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using OCUVIR Do not use OCUVIR if more than one month has passed since you first opened the tube Do not use OCUVIR after the expiry date