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ACYCLOVIR (LOVIR) EYE OINTMENT 4.5G

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GLOA003

Description

ACYCLOVIR (IMAVIR) 5 g Eye Ointment is a sterile antiviral formulation containing 3% acyclovir (30 mg/g), specifically indicated for the treatment of acute herpetic keratitis (dendritic corneal ulcers) caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV‑1/2) .

🧴 Key Features

• Active Ingredient: Acyclovir 3% (30 mg/g)
• Formulation: Sterile ophthalmic ointment, supplied in a 5 g tube (Unicat)
• Indication: Treats dendritic corneal ulcers in both adult and pediatric (≥ 2 years) patients (Medscape Reference)

💊 Dosage & Administration

• Apply a 1 cm ribbon into the lower conjunctival sac 5 times daily (about every 3 hours while awake) until healing is complete, then continue 3 times daily for 7 days (Medscape Reference)
• Use clean hands; avoid contact between the tube tip and the eye to maintain sterility (EyeWiki)
• Ophthalmologist monitoring is recommended to ensure healing progress

🚨 Precautions

• Ophthalmic use only: Do not apply to skin, mucous membranes, or for systemic use (Medscape Reference)
• Contact lenses: Should not be worn during treatment (Medscape Reference)
• Hypersensitivity: Contraindicated in patients allergic to acyclovir or related compounds (Medscape Reference)

🧪 Side Effects

• Common: Mild stinging or burning, punctate keratitis, conjunctival inflammation (Medscape Reference)
• Less Common: Blepharitis, follicular conjunctivitis, eyelid irritation (Medscape Reference)
• Rare but serious: Allergic reactions such as swelling or urticaria (NPS)

🛡️ Storage & Handling

• Store at room temperature, below 25 °C, protected from light and moisture (Unicat)
• Discard the tube 28 days after opening to prevent contamination (Unicat)

✅ Summary

IMAVIR Eye Ointment delivers effective, targeted antiviral therapy for herpetic eye infections. Proper use—applying a 1 cm ribbon five times daily during the acute phase, followed by maintenance dosing—can lead to healing in approximately 10–14 days in most patients (Medicines.org.uk). Regular eye-care follow-up is essential to monitor treatment response and avoid complications.