Zovirax eye ointment
introduction
Zovirax® eye ointment is a drug against herpes viruses, especially against herpes simplex viruses. So it is a Antiviral (Antiviral medicines). If the eye is attacked by herpes viruses, blisters form on the cornea.
application
Since the eye ointment is a Antiviral acts, acts Zovirax® Eye ointment also only against virus-related Infectious diseases of the eye. Therefore, it should only be used on the recommendation of the doctor.
It is used for local treatment from Herpes simplex infections of the eye and can be used for both acute and recurring infections. The eye ointment is applied to the Inside of the lower eyelid applied. To do this, the lower lid is pulled down and the Ointment in the conjunctival sac given, which is then visible. Then the eye should be closed and Lids and eyeball moved so that the ointment spreads throughout the eye. As the vision may be restricted immediately after applying the ointment, you should not drive for about 20 minutes. In addition, during treatment with Zovirax® eye ointment no contact lenses be worn.
Treatment should continue with after the symptoms have subsided Zovirax® eye ointment still about three days long to be continued.
If the discomfort during treatment with Zovirax® eye ointment should get worse or new symptoms should arise immediately A doctor should be consulted.
effect
Zovirax® eye ointment contains the active ingredient Acyclovir. This active ingredient inhibits the herpes simplex virus from multiplying. The active ingredient must be activated in order to develop its effect and this only happens in cells infected with herpes viruses. Activation does not occur in healthy cells and the drug does not impair the normal metabolic processes in the body.
dosage
As a rule, the Zovirax® Eye ointment applied to the lower lid five times a day. A strand of the ointment about an inch long should be applied about every four hours.
Side effects
Immediately after applying Zovirax® eye ointment there is an occasional slight Burning in the eye and to blurred vision. However, these side effects usually subside by themselves after about 20 minutes. It can also cause irritation, redness and inflammation in and around the eyes. If there is an allergic reaction, which occurs very rarely, it can lead to swelling of the face. The active ingredient can also enter the bloodstream through the eyes and cause side effects throughout the body.
Becomes Zovirax® eye ointment If used over a longer period of time (longer than 14 days), inflammatory reactions of the lower edge of the cornea and the conjunctiva can occur. However, these usually heal again without complications.
Contraindications
With existing hypersensitivity to Acyclovir or Valaciclovir Zovirax® eye ointment must not be used. Even with a lot weakened immune system or at one not intact mucosa of the eye should be the ointment not applied become.
Interactions
There are no interactions in the use of Zovirax® eye ointment known. The doctor should be over Diseases, Allergies and Medication informed become. In particular, taking Probenecid, a gout drug, should be reported to the doctor, as this causes the elimination of the active ingredient Acyclovir can be reduced.
Use in children
Also at Children can be used to treat a herpes simplex infection Zovirax® eye ointment be applied.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
There are no known risks to the unborn child that could arise from treating the mother during pregnancy. Breastfeeding does not have to be interrupted during treatment.
