Generic
Acyclovir
Pharmacology
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 healing
Dosage Administration
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 healing
Contraindications
Acyclovir is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to Acyclovir or Valacyclovir
Side 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.
Pregnancy And Lactation
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.
Therapeutic
The recommended dosage, frequency of applications, and length of treatment should not be exceeded.
Storage Conditions
No adverse effects would be expected if the entire contents of the tube containing 90 mg Acyclovir were ingested orally.
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