Cyclovex 3% (Ophthalmic Ointment)
3 gm tube: ৳ 45.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Acyclovir ophthalmic |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
Indications
- Treatment of Herpes simplex keratitis
Pharmacology
- Acyclovir is highly active against Herpes simplex (HSV) types I and II
- Phosphorylated to the active compound Acyclovir triphosphate after entry into herpes infected cell
- Acts as an inhibitor of and substrate for the herpes specified DNA polymerase
Dosage & Administration
- 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 healing
Interaction
- No clinically significant interactions identified
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to Acyclovir or Valacyclovir
Side Effects
- Superficial punctate keratopathy
- Transient mild stinging of the eye occurring immediately following application
- Conjunctivitis
- Blepharitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies of Acyclovir in pregnant women
- Not known whether topically applied Acyclovir is excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Recommended dosage, frequency of applications, and length of treatment should not be exceeded
Overdose Effects
- No adverse effects expected if entire contents of the tube were ingested orally
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Anti-viral Products
Storage Conditions
- 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