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Therapeutic Category
- OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DRUGS
- ANTIVIRAL DRUGS
- Pharmaceutical Form : Eye Ointments
- Composition : Acyclovir 30 mg / 1 gr
- Active Substance : Acyclovir
Properties :
Acyclovir is a synthetic analogue of guanine, it is active against herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2
Indications :
Viramed eye ointment is indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex keratitis .
Contra-indications :
Hypersensitivity to any of its components .
Side effects :
Viramed eye ointment may occasionally produce transient stinging and superficial punctate
Keratopathy, local irritation and inflammation such as blepharitis and conjunctivitis have been reported in some patients .
Dosage & Administration :
Apply a small amount of Viramed eye ointment into the conjunctival sac five times daily every four hours until three days after healing .
Storage conditions : Store up to 25°C
Packaging : Tube 5 gr.